Occupational Health Nurse

Synectics Inc.; Dodge City (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Synectics Inc. is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) or registered nurse (RN) to provide on-site medical care for employees in an industrial meatpacking setting.

The role involves responding to illnesses and injuries, following standing orders, coordinating return-to-work, and supporting hearing tests and drug/alcohol screening programs. The position requires an unrestricted license in the state of employment and flexibility to work second shift with overtime and occasional Saturdays.

Qualifications

• LPN or RN license or eligibility required.
• Experience working in an industrial meatpacking environment preferred.
• Must be able to work the stated schedule and required overtime.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid and respond to employee illnesses and workplace injuries.
• Provide care under approved standing orders and medical directives.
• Support outside medical referrals, work restrictions, and return-to-work coordination.
• Conduct hearing tests and support drug and alcohol screening programs.
• Maintain confidential health records and support OSHA-required documentation.
• Support employee health, safety, and ergonomic education.
• Escalate complex concerns to appropriate clinical staff.
• Perform other assigned duties within the nursing scope.
• Work alongside another nurse in an industrial production environment.
• All duties must remain within the nurse's scope of practice and required supervision.

Skills

LPN or RN

Industrial healthcare

Overtime readiness

Education

LPN program certificate/diploma

RN diploma/associate/bachelor

Unrestricted license in state of employment

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid and respond to employee illnesses and workplace injuries.
• Provide care under approved standing orders and medical directives.
• Support outside medical referrals, work restrictions, and return-to-work coordination.
• Conduct hearing tests and support drug and alcohol screening programs.
• Maintain confidential health records and support OSHA-required documentation.
• Support employee wellness, safety, and ergonomic education.
• Escalate complex concerns to appropriate clinical staff.
• Perform other assigned duties within the applicable nursing scope.
• Support employee health and safety through first aid, injury response, occupational testing, and health education. Work alongside another nurse in an industrial production environment.
• All duties must remain within the nurse's authorized scope of practice, approved medical directives, and required clinical supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

• LPN or RN are accepted
• LPN: Graduate of a state-approved practical nursing program, with the applicable certificate or diploma.
• RN: Graduate of an approved nursing program, with a nursing diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree.
• Active, unrestricted LPN or RN license authorizing practice in the state of employment.
• Applicable education documents, license verification, and any required certifications must be on file before starting.
• Ability to work the stated schedule, including required overtime and occasional Saturdays.
• Comfort providing care within an industrial meatpacking environment.

Schedule and Training

• Second shift: Monday-Friday, approximately 3:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.
• Five to six days weekly, depending on plant operations.
• Occasional Saturdays are possible but not guaranteed.
• Shift end times vary. Overtime is required based on operational needs.
• Approximately two weeks of day-shift training before transitioning to second shift.
• On-site manager available until 4:00 p.m.; supervisor available on call afterward.

Benefits

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.