Registered Nurse (RN) - 2nd Shift - Carthage, MS

Tyson Foods; Carthage (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits included day one

Sick time on day one

Paid vacation

401(k)

Stock Purchase Plan

Maternity/Parental leave

Education Program

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse in Mississippi to lead health and safety programs for workers. This RN-led role emphasizes health promotion, injury prevention, and rapid response in a plant environment.

Responsibilities include on-site assessments, wellness education, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to protect team members and ensure safe operations. Training provided.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted state RN license required.
• 1+ years nursing experience preferred but not required; on-the-job training provided.
• Basic computer skills and comfort with electronic medical documentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication and ability to get along with others.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Must be able to walk in plant, respond to emergencies, and assist with CPR if needed.
• Occasional travel to local clinics or hospitals.

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.
• Uphold confidentiality and ethical practice standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure safety and recovery.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies with first aid and CPR as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

RN license

Job description

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 Registered Nurse (RN) 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: Mon-Fri 3:30pm-12:00am with occasional Saturday based on production needs.

Benefits and Compensation

• We offer 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 and fully funded Education Program.

Shift and Additional Information

• No Work Shift: 2ND SHIFT (United States of America)
• Relocation Assistance Eligible: No
• Certain roles at Tyson require background checks.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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