Licensed Practical Nurse

Tyson Foods; Madison (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

competitive wages

excellent benefits package on day one

sick time on day one

paid vacation and holidays

401(k)

Stock Purchase Plan

maternity/parental leave

fully funded Education Program

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse to promote health and safety within the plant. The role focuses on timely medical assessments, education on wellness, and rapid response to incidents while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Requirements include an active LPN license, strong communication, and the ability to work with a multidisciplinary team. On-the-job training is provided, with a comprehensive benefits package and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted state license as an LPN is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work well with others.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medical history and physical assessments to promote health and prevent illness.
• Provide education on communicable diseases and wellness initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical practice.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safety and recovery.
• Respond promptly to incidents and emergencies, providing first aid and CPR as needed.

Skills

Nursing

CPR

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Confidentiality

Education

LPN license

Job description

Protect. Prevent. Promote Health – Join Us as an Occupational Health Nurse

Occupational health nursing is a specialized discipline focused on delivering comprehensive health and safety programs to workers and workplace populations. The practice emphasizes promoting and restoring health, preventing illness and injury, and protecting individuals from work‑related and environmental hazards.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct medical history and physical assessments to promote health and prevent illness.
• Provide education and guidance to team members on communicable diseases and wellness initiatives.
• Uphold the highest standards of confidentiality and ethical practice.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure team members’ safety and recovery.
• Respond quickly to incidents and emergencies to provide first aid and other emergency care, such as CPR, as needed.

Requirements

• Education: Current unrestricted state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is required.
• Experience: 1+ years of nursing experience is preferred but not required. Occupational Health experience is not required. We will train on the job!
• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills and comfort with electronic medical documentation.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to get along with others.
• Special Skills: Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to walk unassisted through the plant, quickly respond to medical emergencies, climb stairs, assess team members swiftly, and perform CPR if required; ensure team members and supervisors are following prescribed modified restricted duty requirements.

Travel: Occasionally travel to local clinics or hospitals.

Days/Hours of Position: Monday - Friday 10:00am - 6:00pm w/every other Saturday

• competitive wages
• excellent benefits package on day one
• sick time on day one
• paid vacation and holidays
• 401(k)
• Stock Purchase Plan
• maternity/parental leave
• fully funded Education Program