Licensed Practical Nurse

Provides onsite health promotion, restoration of health, injury and illness prevention, and injury and illness treatment. Provides medical care, first aid, and other health services within the scope of practice for licensure and in accordance with protocols. 

At Butterball, we exist to help people pass love on. As the most recognized name in turkey, the brand represents more than 60 years of cherished memories, providing quality, great tasting products that make meals something to celebrate every day. We proudly believe that life at Butterball means having a team who supports you, having the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, and making an impact on the health of others daily.

Whether you choose to work at one of our five (5) manufacturing facilities in NC, AR, MO, farms in AR, NC, and KS, corporate office in NC, IL, or in the field, we believe we have an opportunity for everyone to succeed. At Butterball, we believe in fostering a culture where every team member is valued, has the opportunity to grow professionally and contribute to our success. Join us in our Purpose and apply for an opportunity today! 

Key Responsibilities 

• Promotes safety and health to all team members by educating team members on protocols, injury prevention, ergonomics, and wellness programs. Collaborates cross-functionally to promote health programs and occupational health compliance. 
• Provides appropriate health evaluations and treatment for work and non-work-related injuries and illnesses. 
• Performs drug and alcohol testing per policy. 
• Assists with case management strategies for work related injuries and illnesses. 
• Participates in Incident investigations as necessary. 
• Serves as liaison with medical claims adjusters, medical providers, and/or counsel for workers’ compensation. 
• Maintains accurate documentation and assists in departmental medical records upkeep ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations (i.e., HIPAA). 
• Participates in Safety, Health Services, and Human Resources projects and initiatives, such as flu shot clinics, health screenings, stress management workshops, etc. 
• Stays up to date with workplace safety regulations, healthcare best practices, and OSHA recordkeeping rules to ensure compliance with local and federal laws. 

Minimum Qualifications (Educations & Experience)

• Current unrestricted LPN license to practice nursing in hiring state (or compact licensure state) 
• Current certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED 
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent 
• 1+ years of relevant experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

Butterball Core Competencies 

Caring about people, valuing contributions, and empowering to succeed is the Butterball Way. We recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to Butterball and seek to create an environment where everyone can thrive. Everyone has a seat at the table and is expected to embody our core competencies: 

• Safety First: We put safety first. The health, safety, and well-being of our people, products, and turkeys is everyone's responsibility and everyone's jobs. 
• Integrity: We trust each other to do the right thing. We act with integrity and gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, respect, and authenticity. 
• Stewardship: We take care of what matters. We are accountable to our commitments and take responsibility for the well-being of our teams, our quality, our customers, our business, our brand, and our communities. We are always answerable for our actions and those we lead. 
• Enthusiastic Attitudes: We create a climate where everyone feels they belong and can be engaged, every day. Where our people are enthusiastic and motivated to do their best and work together to make great things happen. 
• Continuous Improvement: We are committed to continuous improvement. We challenge ourselves and our company to constantly learn, develop, grow, improve, and innovate. 

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of nursing practices and legal limitations and the ability to ensure compliance, provide appropriate care, and make appropriate recommendations 
• Ability to use sound judgment and discretion while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality 
• Detail orientated and ability to accurately execute tasks in a timely manner 
• Effective organization, time-management, and prioritization skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time in a fast-paced and changing environment 
• Solid communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact at any level 
• Proficient technology and MS applications skills (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) 
• Ability to be flexible and resourceful in response to changing priorities and needs 
• Skilled at solving problems using established standards and protocols 
• Ability to work on-call weekend/holiday rotation 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• 1+ year of experience in health care
• Bilingual (English / Spanish) 

Physical Demands 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, keyboard, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. 

Working Conditions 

• Work will be performed in a variety of conditions including a climate-controlled office environment(s) and in a manufacturing plant environment with varying conditions, such as cold areas, wet areas, warm areas, chemicals, and other site conditions. This position requires the individual to wear and work in personal protective equipment while in the manufacturing environment. 
• The noise level of the office environment is usually moderate; the noise level in the manufacturing environment may exceed 85 DBA and require hearing protection. 
• Occasional travel may be required. 

Disclaimer 

We embrace equal opportunity employment. Butterball is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.

This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball’s Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.