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

Tyson Foods; Mississippi; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competition wages

Excellent benefits on day one

Sick time on day one

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k)

Stock Purchase Plan

Parental leave

Education program

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse to promote and protect worker health within our Mississippi plant. The role involves assessments, health education, and rapid response to incidents, with on‑site responsibilities and on‑the‑job training for Occupational Health processes.

The position expects an RN license and solid communication skills; travel to local clinics may be required, and a focus on confidentiality and teamwork will guide daily practice.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted RN license required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Basic computer skills; comfortable with electronic medical documentation.
• Ability to work in a team with other health and safety professionals.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

CPR

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Tools

Electronic medical documentation

Job description

Job Details: “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 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 w/occasional Saturday based on production needs.
• Work Shift: 2ND SHIFT (United States of America).
• Background Check: Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to be completed once an offer has been extended.
• Relocation Assistance Eligible: No.

Benefits

• 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
• paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• and more

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statement

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.

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Company Culture

At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy!

We strive to be a talent magnet an establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business.

We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work.

To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose.

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