This role involves providing on-site nursing care and responding to both routine and emergency health issues for employees in a production environment. Responsibilities include health assessments, screenings, record maintenance, supporting wellness programs, and ensuring compliance with safety and health regulations. The position supports workplace safety and employee health, requiring relevant nursing licensure and certifications.
Description
At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition , which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.
In this key role, you'll serve as the first point of care for employees, providing both routine and emergency medical attention for work-related and general health issues. Based primarily in the on-site nurse’s station, you'll deliver care, conduct health assessments and screenings, and manage medical records. The role also requires mobility to respond to incidents on the production floor, helping maintain a safe, healthy, and productive workplace.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Provide on-site medical care within nursing scope and protocols.
Respond promptly to workplace and general health issues.
Perform health screenings (drug/alcohol tests, spirometry, audiometry).
Maintain accurate health records for OSHA and state compliance.
Ensure confidentiality in all health matters.
Support safety and ergonomic initiatives.
Assist with wellness programs and employee health education.
Help manage and document workers’ compensation cases.
Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the health and safety team.
What You’ll Need
Education: Current unrestricted state license as a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse required.
Certifications: Current CPR/First Aid/AED card required. If selected, Pilgrim’s will facilitate b e coming certified in urine drug screen and breath alcohol collections.
Experience: Prefer 1+ years’ experience in the nursing field. Clinical hours can be acceptable for graduate nurses.
Why Work for Pilgrim’s?
Schedule: Monday – Friday with occasional Saturdays . Shifts are 8 hours ;
Benefits : Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
Paid Time Off : sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
401(k) : company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
Base salary range of $25-$34 +$2,500 sign on bonus;
Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs ;
The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct d rug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.
About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.
Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the be s t products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.
Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincer ity
EOE , including d isab ility /vets
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nursing, employee health, workplace safety, health screenings, emergency care, medical records, OSHA compliance, wellness programs, ergonomics, workers' compensation
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