Nurse

We are seeking an Occupational Nurse in Yadkinville, NC.

How will you play an integral role?

The Occupational Health Nurse serves as a key resource for employee health, workplace safety, and regulatory compliance by providing medical care, emergency response, and occupational health expertise to the organization and its employees. This role partners closely with Human Resources, Safety, Operations, and external medical providers to support employee wellbeing, minimize workplace injuries, and ensure compliance with all applicable medical regulations.

What is essential for success? 

• Organizational Skills –Effectively manages multiple programs, documentation requirements, medical supplies, testing schedules, training coordination, and committee activities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance
• Proactive Problem Solver – Identifies workplace health and safety risks, supports ergonomic and preventative health initiatives, and implements solutions that promote employee wellness and reduce workplace injuries
• Effective Communicator – Builds strong relationships across departments and clearly communicates medical, safety, and compliance information to employees, managers, healthcare providers, and external partners while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality
• Adaptable – Thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, balancing clinical responsibilities, regulatory requirements, employee relations support, and evolving organizational needs

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate new hire and post-accident drug testing procedure
• Facilitates compliance programs and maintains required records. (Including worker’s compensation, hazardous communication, medical records, safety reports, OSHA programs, CDL physicals)
• Facilitates required documentation for various employee benefit programs; including Employee Assistance Program, medical leaves, short-term and long-term disability
• Develop and implement health promotion programs and education initiatives
• Triage employee needs, resulting from a work-related injury or medical emergency, and determine appropriate medical actions based on Medical Directives and NC BON Nurse Practice Act
• Oversight and management of medical supplies -Order medical supplies, check first aid cabinets and restock as necessary
• Manage hazardous communication program
• Maintain medical records, safety reports, and OSHA programs
• Provide input for the ergonomic job descriptions; if new processes are implemented, will need to ensure ergonomic assessment of task(s) has been completed
• Administer and manage hearing conservation program as well as annual testing. This includes pre-employment hearing tests, annual hearing tests, follow up if a STS is suspected, annual maintenance of audiometric equipment, annual noise survey in all locations, and specialty fitting of hearing protections
• Facilitate return to work evaluations, for employees who have returned from medical leave or are recovering from a work-related injury
• Point of contact for employees who need prescription safety glasses to ensure eligibility for the glasses.  In addition, provide ‘reader’ safety glasses for those employees who require this PPE
• Provide or coordinate training for CPR, BBP, First Aid and AED certification, and Reasonable Suspicion
• Provide employee relations support for the Human Resources Department
• Serve as member of ADA committee to review requests for ADA accommodations
• Facilitate monthly Safety Committee meetings

Are you qualified for the position? 

Experience & Education

• BSN is required, MSN preferred
• Current state license as a registered nurse
• 3-5 years of nursing experience required; Occupational Nursing experience preferred (will also consider Emergency or Critical Care nursing)
• Specialized Training: ARC Instructor – BBP, CPR, First Aid, AED; Certification in Occupational Hearing Conservation; Certification in Worker’s Compensation training, FMSCA training for Breath Alcohol and urine testing

Have we mentioned our impressive benefits?

• Competitive compensation
• Generous vacation & paid holidays
• Flexible work options
• Comprehensive medical & health benefits
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• & more!

About Us

Become part of the UNIFI® team and help change the world. UNIFI is at the forefront of textile manufacturing innovation and fiber science. We are the people behind REPREVE®, the world’s leading brand of recycled fiber. We help major fashion, sports, homeware, and automotive brands make cutting-edge sustainable products. Learn more about what makes Unifi special and how you can start making a difference today.

Unifi Manufacturing, Inc. participates in E-Verify. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. No immigration sponsorship is available for this role. 

Unifi Manufacturing, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are subject to a criminal background check, work history review, and drug screening.