Allen Plant - Occupational Nurse

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Date: Aug 25, 2026

Location: Blacksburg, SC, US, 29702

Company: Milliken and Company

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations.

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Under the leadership of the Human Resource Manager the Occupational Nurse is responsible for adequate administration of occupational health and wellness activities for the assigned worksites. In this role, the occupational nurse in chemical manufacturing will have responsibilities for multiple worksites to include sites across at least four states. Some travel is required when necessary.

The work schedule for this role is Monday – Friday, 1st shift.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Onboarding - Nurse will do all screening for new hires/temps (drug screen, medical history review, vital signs, audiometric exam, pulmonary function exam, hearing conservation and respirator education, etc.) but will work with plant physician for clearance of associate – especially those who meet referral criteria according to physician signed standing orders.
• Return to Work - Perform RTW physicals on associates who have been out of work for greater than 2 weeks. RTW physical will consist of a urine drug screen and review of fit for duty form provided by treating physicians.
• Occupational Surveillance - Responsible for all occupational surveillance testing and associate recordkeeping, surveillance, and follow-up.
• Pulmonary - Coordinate referrals to pulmonologists and other physicians as needed and recommended by medical surveillance results.
• Industrial Hygiene – Work with the Environmental Team to:
• Work with environmental, Industrial Hygienist, and HR to address workplace hazards and concerns.
• Work with environmental and HR to schedule Industrial Hygiene visits as needed for all US Chemical Sites.
• Addresses associate concerns related to industrial hygiene/occupational health/ergonomic concerns.
• Mandatory Testing - Nurse to adjust work schedule as needed to see off shift associates for mandatory testing.
• Medical Records - Maintain, organize, and audit medical records for all assigned locations.
• HIPPA - Maintain HIPPA, privacy for medical records, and personally discussed issues.
• Plant Safety – Serve as a Plant Safety Leader to promote safety to all associates.
• Injuries - Available to assess injuries 24/7 as needed. All work-related injuries no matter how slight should be assessed by the nurse.
• Nurses will be on call 24/7 via phone, and if possible, should return to the plant if the injury warrants further assessment or additional medical care beyond first aid. If injury is severe, the nurse will meet an associate at the hospital and remain with him/her. If injury requires medical care, nurses will report to Workers Compensation Carrier and provide case management.
• Nurse will also provide telephonic triage and case management to assigned out-of-state sites.
• Drug Screens - Nurse to conduct random urine drug screens within the first year of hire/random and random testing per policy.
• Substance Abuse Rehabilitations - Nurses will conduct surveillance urine drug screens on associates who have completed substance abuse rehabilitation to retain employment.
• Vaccinations - Sponsor an annual flu clinic to help associates obtain flu vaccinations & update the SCDHEC Vaccine registry for all flu vaccinations administered. Provide tetanus vaccinations as needed for injuries and for wellness. Provide Hepatitis B vaccinations for associates covered under the blood borne pathogens program.
• Bloodborne Pathogens - Teach blood borne pathogens annually…