Registered Nurse (RN) - B Shift - Dakota City, NE

Tyson Foods; Dakota City (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Excellent benefits package on day one

401(k)

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock Purchase Plan

Maternity/parental leave

Education Program

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Dakota City, Nebraska is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse to support health and safety programs for our plant workforce. The role emphasizes wellness promotion, confidential medical care, and rapid response to incidents.

The position requires an unrestricted RN license with 1+ years of nursing experience preferred; new grads with LPN or BSN may be considered. Training will be provided for occupational health duties.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted RN license required.
• 1+ years nursing experience preferred; new grads with LPN or BSN considered.
• Occupational Health experience not required; on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

BSN degree

LPN experience optional

Tools

EMR software

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 Registered Nurse (RN) is required.
• Experience: 1+ years of nursing experience is preferred but not required. May consider new grads w/LPN experience and/or BSN degree. 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 4:00pm - 12:30 or1:30am - w/occasional Saturday based on production needs.

Benefits

• 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.
• We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

Relocation Assistance Eligible

No

Work Shift

B Shift (United States of America)

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