Licensed Practical Nurse - 3rd Shift - Nashville, AR at Tyson Foods, Inc. in Nashville, Arkansas

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At Tyson Foods, our team members' health and wellness is very important to us. We believe in helping our team members thrive inside and outside of the workplace.


We are seeking a dedicated Occupational Health Licensed Practical Nurse to promote and maintain the health and safety of employees in the workplace. Will be responsible for assessing and managing occupational health risks, providing medical care for work-related injuries and illnesses, and implementing wellness programs to enhance employee well-being.


This position is responsible for providing primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses; assisting with required health assessments for specified programs; conducting required screening tests such as drug and alcohol testing, spirometry testing or audiometric testing; maintaining OSHA, state and employee health records; adhering to the highest standard of confidentiality; participating in plant safety and ergonomic programs; assisting with health promotion, education and training programs; identifying and assisting with workers' compensation cases and assisting with maintenance and documentation of workers' compensation files; and performing other duties as assigned



Key Responsibilities:

• Provide first aid and emergency care for workplace injuries and illnesses.


• Conduct health assessments, screenings, and medical surveillance programs.


• Conduct drug testing.


• Assist the case management team of work-related injuries and return-to-work programs.


• Identify and mitigate occupational health hazards.


• Collaborate with management to ensure compliance with workplace health and safety regulations.


• Educate employees on health promotion, disease prevention, and workplace safety.


• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation in compliance with legal and company policies.

Days/Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00pm - 6:00am with some Saturdays


REQUIREMENTS:


Education: Current unrestricted state license as a Registered Nurse is required.


Experience: Prefer 1+ years' experience in a nursing field or recent nursing graduates. Clinical hours can be acceptable for recent graduate nurses.


Computer Skills: Basic computer skills. Ability to work with an electronic medical documentation system.


Other Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills and strong problem solving and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.


Physical Requirements: Physical requirements include walking through the plant to ensure team member and supervisor compliance with prescribed modified restricted duty requirements. Assessing a Team Member in a swift manner and performing CPR if needed.


Travel: Occasional travel to local clinic or hospital



Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No



Work Shift:

3RD SHIFT (United States of America)


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Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.


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.



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