Triumph Foods, LLC (Triumph) is a leader in the Pork Industry, and is recognized as a top exporter of premium pork products worldwide. The Company began operations in 2006, in Saint Joseph, MO, and is producer owned. Triumph's state-of-the-art facility processes in excess of 6 million hogs each year, and features the latest food quality, safety innovations, and humane handling practices in the industry. The Company prides itself on producing the highest quality pork products found in the market today.

SUMMARY: The staff nurse will provide medical care and assessment to Triumph employees as well as direct the functions of the medical department for that shift (i.e. - medical leaves, ergonomic issues, wellness activities, etc.). The staff nurse also supports the Nurse Manager in handling legal record keeping and noting trends/issues to be taken to appropriate Human Resource and production management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Other duties may be assigned.

. Treat/educate employees. Evaluate and assess employee complaints and determine appropriate medical care (work related and personal injury/illness).

• Able to make rounds of facility and areas of responsibility as needed (i.e. - plant walk through).
• Communicating effectively with employees to determine complaints/needs and assist with training (i.e. - Blood Borne Pathogen, etc.).
• Communicating effectively with Medical Case Management and Worker's Compensation issues.
• Be a liaison between health professionals, employees, management personnel to facilitate communication.
• Communicating effectively with management to ensure action/follow up on specific issues.
• Maintain employee records to facilitate timely and accurate completion of entries on OSHA 300 Log and First Reports of injury according to established policies/procedures to ensure compliance.
• Maintains complete confidentiality of all medical data. Ensures professional standards of Occupational Health are maintained.
• Timely and Accurate documentation of information for entry into employee medical files and filing.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Must have EMT, Paramedic, LPN or RN.

Possess an active nursing licensed in State of Missouri.

BLS certification required within 90 days from start date.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to move about the facility. The employee is required to sit; use hands to finger; handle; or feel/hold objects; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; speak; hear taste and smell.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to climb ladders and platforms, and enter confined spaces and wear all safety equipment. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds or more.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters when performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly exposed to cold/hot and/or humid conditions, climate extremes are found in all areas of the plant
• Frequently works near machinery with moving parts and vibration
• Regularly exposed to strong odors and the sight of blood
• Regular Exposure to cleaning and sanitation chemicals, hazardous material and waste as well as fumes or airborne particles
• Risk of electrical shock and vibration
• Noise level in the work environment is moderate but can be loud when in the production area

Applications submitted that are incomplete or do not reflect education, skills & abilities within the stated minimum qualifications will not be considered in the application process. Records will be reviewed for compliance with Company policies and attendance requirements. Only those employees whose records are within the standards set by the Company will be interviewed.

Triumph is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or any other protected group status or non-job related characteristic as directed by law.

Disclaimer:

This position description in not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of the general responsibilities and requirements necessary to be successful. Triumph may, in its discretion, modify or revise the position description in order to meet the company's changing business needs.