Charge Licensed Practical Nurse - 1st shift

Summary

As a Charge Licensed Practical Nurse, you will play an important role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our associates. Working under the guidance of a nursing supervisor, you will provide compassionate, high quality medical care within your scope of practice, respond to health needs as they arise, and help create a safe and supportive workplace. Your clinical skills and professionalism will make a meaningful difference in the day-to-day care of those you serve.

Monday through Friday, 7am - 3pm (weekends, on call on rotation).

• Under direction of Regional Nurse Manager, provides work direction and guidance to the non-licensed Wellness Center staff, within the scope of their license, and ensures quality nursing practice, patient interaction and treatment, and manages costs through strategic and tactical planning and growth.
• Must be available for on‑call phone conversations and response after wellness center hours as needed.
• Administers and maintains occupational health program consistent with company policies and procedures to include federal and state recordkeeping related to OSHA, Workers’ Compensation and Occupational Health programs.
• Achieves facility goals for management of worker’s comp costs, recordables, lost and restricted time through case management.
• In collaboration with the Regional Nurse Manager, provides support to the wellness center or medical department that is consistent with company policies and standard operating procedures, to include injury/illness assessment, clinic appointments, ordering supplies, etc.
• Establishes and monitors systems to improve health of associates and dependents through direct provision of medical care, efficiently and appropriately delivered.
• Manages Wellness Center areas of practice to include scheduled appointments, standard operating procedures, patients per hour, generic samples, budget & finance, etc.
• Provide triage, first aid, and treatment for occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Serve as lead nurse during assigned shifts.
• Oversee documentation accuracy and OSHA compliance.
• Ensure clinic readiness, supplies, and emergency preparedness.
• Demonstrate strong documentation skills and continued review of medical documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Support escalation decisions for outside medical referrals or emergency care.
• Manages Wellness Center KPIs and metrics, i.e. Clinic utilization, standard operating procedures, budget, etc.
• Coordinate initial injury reporting and workers’ compensation processes.
• Monitor restricted duty assignments and return‑to‑work compliance.
• Communicate medical restrictions clearly with HR and plant leadership.
• Track lost‑time cases and collaborate on early intervention strategies.
• Follow up with employees to support safe recovery and reduce re‑injury risk.
• Demonstrate regulatory knowledge.
• Maintain OSHA 300 logs and related documentation.
• Ensure HIPAA‑compliant recordkeeping.
• Monitor compliance with Medical Surveillance Programs, i.e. Bloodborne Pathogen standards, Hearing conservation programs, Vision, Respiratory protection programs, etc.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Health Surveillance & Screening Programs.
• Conduct periodic health screenings.
• Perform audiometric testing.
• Conduct respirator fit testing and medical clearance screening.
• Administer vaccinations per protocol.
• Track surveillance metrics and identify injury trends.
• Demonstrate effective communication with plant leadership by participating in safety meetings and production leadership meetings.
• Analyze injury trends and recommend prevention strategies.
• Assist with incident investigations, root cause reviews, data tracking and injury trend analysis.
• Supervise LPNs, CMAs or clinic support staff within the scope of their license.
• Provide coaching and performance feedback.
• Assist in scheduling to ensure clinic coverage.
• Promote a culture of accountability, service, and professionalism.
• Train new clinic staff on plant‑specific protocols.

• Successful completion of an approved practical nursing program or college program or Associate’s Degree in a related field.
• 5–6 years related…