Nurse (LPN)

Smithfield Foods; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Sioux Falls, SD, seeks an experienced LPN to support occupational health efforts. You will provide professional nursing care for employees, maintain health records, and assist with workers' compensation processes.

The role emphasizes safety compliance, health promotion, and collaboration with providers, carriers, and leadership in a production environment.

Qualifications

• Current LPN licensure in the state of practice.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification required; instructor cert desirable.
• Working knowledge of state workers compensation law.
• Strong communication and team-oriented approach.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Assist in the administration of Workers' Compensation.
• Initiate and follow up on workers compensation claims, document treatment plan.
• Serve as liaison with insurance carrier, health provider, and company.
• Understand workers compensation law to participate in hearings/mediations.
• Assess employee illness/injuries and provide initial and follow-up care.
• Document treatment and maintain employee health records.

Skills

LPN licensure

First Aid/CPR

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special - a company that`s sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

Your Opportunity

Assists in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of health maintenance and health education programs in the plant.Provides professional nursing care for the comfort and well-being of employees. Prepares and maintainspatient clinical records. Assists in evaluating occupational health and safety efforts and recommends changes. Participates in continuing education to update knowledge of occupational health and safety, including legal regulations applicable to health and safety. Maintains OSHA reporting requirements, tracking of all on the job injuries and maintains a working relationship with the insurance carrier for Work`s Compensation.

Core Responsibilities

Worker`s Compensation

• Assists in the administration of Work`s Compensation.
• Initiates and follows up on workers compensation claims, documents treatment plan.
• Serves as liaison with insurance carrier, health provider, and company.
• Understands workers compensation law to be prepared to participate in workers compensation hearings and mediations.

Employee Illness and Injury Treatment

• Assesses employee illness and injuries and administers appropriate initial and follow up treatment.
• Makes medical referrals, as needed.
• Provides and participates in employee health promotion activities.

Treatment Follow Up and Employee Health Records

• Documents treatment, initiates accident investigation reports, establishes and maintains employee health records.

Employee Health Assessment

• Completes the pre-placement screening process to include review of health history.
• Completes physical assessments and hearing tests.
• Administers Return to Work physicals.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure from the accrediting State government agency in the State of practice, or licensure from an accrediting State government agency in a State that reciprocates licensure through a multi-state compact.
• Current certification in First Aid, CPR and AED.Instructor certification desirable.
• Working knowledge of state workers compensation law.
• Background in trauma nursing, Emergency Room, or critical care area, preferred.
• Bilingual, preferred.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Good decision maker and ability to perform in stressful situations.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• The majority of the time is spent in an office setting outside of the production plant. The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fume or airborne particles, and chemicals.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to sit, stand, kneel, squat, bend, twist, use hands to handle, or feel, and talk or hear.

Relocation Package AvailableNo

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.