Safety Director jobs in Kennewick, WA

Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practicing Nurse/Registered Nurse

Location: Heppner, Oregon

Overview:

The LVN/LPN/RN will serve as a construction site’s designated first aid provider in the project, coordinating and implementing the safety program. The LVN/LPN will provide first aid care to injured employees, lead pre-employment exams to include drug screens, analyze tasks for potential safety issues, participate in the Workers’ Compensation process, and recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures to management.

Responsibilities:

• Provide triage, first-aid, and/or referral to outside medical providers, if indicated.
• Maintain all records of care provided to associates.
• Maintain first-aid kits, inventory supplies, restock and clean equipment used to provide first aid care.
• Provide accommodation recommendations related to job placement for all employees on restrictions given by a medical provider.
• Provide daily activity logs to the safety team and senior leadership team. Provide analysis of all onsite incidents on a monthly basis including recommendations on how to reduce the risk and severity of injuries within the warehouse.
• Understand and learn each trade and job function within the project to fully understand the body mechanics involved in every task. Be actively involved with improvements to the standard work process.
• Update the communication board with health and safety tips for the building.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Ability to communicate health and safety needs to all levels of the organization.
• Ability to maintain composure in emergency situations.

Basic Qualifications:

• Valid State LVN/LPN/RN license
• Valid CPR certification at the Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider level (American Heart Association) or Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross)
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Must be able to work flexible shifts which could include days and occasional weekends
• Ability to maintain all medical credentials
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified to teach First-Aid, CPR and AED
• Experience leading and managing a team
• Experience with OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910 (1904.4-7)

Core Safety Team is an Equal Opportunity Employer.