Complex Nurse Manager

Company: Simmons Prepared Foods Inc
Location: Siloam Springs
Posted on: February 20, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Purpose of the Position Includes but is not limited to developing and implementing plans for community based health care plans and programs for different local communities making up the plant employment base. Develop, implement and help manage specific community health programs aimed at improving the team member community’s overall health and wellness. Manage nursing staff in the daily Occupational Health and Nursing activities associated with supporting plant team members and plant operations by administering prescribed medical treatment, processing medical paperwork, conducting medical follow-up, review of new team member assignments, scheduling and attending Team member outside medical visits as appropriate, dispensing allowed medication, and following worker’s compensation procedures. Essential Position Responsibilities - This is a Salary Exempt position. Team Member Community Health. Responsible for developing plans for community-based health programs aimed at the prevention of disease and promotion of health in the communities of our team members. Collaborating with Community leaders develops health initiatives and best practices. Being a Community Health Manager may require identifying and applying for community health program related grant funding and developing grant proposals. Manages specific community health programs from planning and design through implementation and evaluation. Occupational Health & Nursing Leadership & Training. Supervises the daily activities of the nursing staff to maintain discipline, teamwork, and safety. Responsible for the nursing staff’s daily functions and duties assuring that the Occupational Health staff function allowed within the scope of their medical licensure. Provides medical-related training as needed to management and team members. Accomplishes all paperwork in accordance with applicable state nurse practice acts, OSHA recordkeeping and Department of Labor timekeeping for nursing staff. Implement standardized Occupational Health and Nursing program and practice as required by the Simmons Foods, Occupational Health standard for nursing staff. Provides new Occupational Health & Nursing team orientation for new Occupational Health team members as needed. Provide Nursing Care & Activities. Provides occupational health and nursing needs to team members on a walk-in-basis as prescribed in the Simmons Occupational Health Protocols. Performs Occupational health treatment and emergency first aid to all team members as required by the Simmons Occupational Health Protocols. Conducts all required drug screens on team members. Manage and order Occupational Health center treatment supplies and first aid supplies for the facility. . Reporting & Processes. Follows up on active team member incidents involving injuries and illnesses. Processes paperwork for OSHA, workers compensation insurance and other associated plant operations. Assure that all workers compensation first reports of injury claims are filed thoroughly and in a timely manner. Communicates with all management personnel routinely. Completes incident reports and investigations as necessary. Participates as an active member in the Plant Social Accountability Team. Assists with new team member orientation and onboarding as needed. Conducts and provides oversight of required drug screens for all pre-employment applicants and current team members. Emergency Preparedness. Is a primary member of the plant Emergency Response organization by developing actionable emergency medical and health plans to be implemented during Chemical, Emergency Medical Incidents, large population Health emergencies including epidemic and pandemic emergencies. Communication & Relationships. Communicates effectively at all levels from team members to management to physicians, and to the local communities in both written and verbal manner. Communicates with doctors, hospitals and legal counsel regarding medical/worker’s compensation claims. Manages team members. Directs and supervises a group of licensed medical professional team members’ work activities and monitors work performance. Collaborates with Human Resources to screen, interview and hire candidates. Administers disciplinary actions and recommends performance improvement actions in collaboration with the HR Manager. Monitors work performance and recommends compensation decisions based on guidelines. Follows Simmons values to develop and maintain a favorable working relationship with all team members. Promotes a cooperative and harmonious environment in order to facilitate positive team member morale, productivity, and continued improvement. Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in the ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization. Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas. Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the person in this position and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person as to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position. Physical Activities: Enters and locates information on a computer. Visually verifies information, often in small print. Communicates with Customers, Vendors, or Team members via telephone, in person, and/or electronic mail. May present information to small or large groups. Must be able to work in various temperatures. Move about in a manufacturing environment and surrounding property. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): As required by facility. Travel: Travels domestically to and from multiple facilities or work-sites. Technical Experience: Must have a minimum of 7 years direct work experience in nursing in addition to 1 year in a supervisory position. Current certification in first aid and CPR. Must be proficient in the use of a personal computer. MS Word and Excel experience necessary. Industry Experience: Preference for poultry or food processing organization. Minimum Education: BSN Required. Must have a current and active Registered Nurse medical license in a practicing state. Must have current CPR / First Responder certification or be able to obtain. Preferred Education: Master’s Degree in health, nursing or related field. We value military experience and welcome veterans to join our team. ZR1 Company Description Simmons Foods, Inc. and its Affiliates are leading suppliers of poultry, pet, and animal nutrition products based in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Simmons works with farmers, communities, and team members to apply 70 years of experience to serving customers. Simmons Prepared Foods ranks in the top 15 poultry producers in the United States, Simmons Pet Food is the largest supplier of store brand wet pet food in North America, and Simmons Animal Nutrition boasts an innovative line of proprietary animal nutrition products. With 8,000 team members, Simmons Foods, Inc. and its Affiliates serve customers in all 50 states and more than 40 countries around the world. Company Description Simmons Foods, Inc. and its Affiliates are leading suppliers of poultry, pet, and animal nutrition products based in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Simmons works with farmers, communities, and team members to apply 70 years of experience to serving customers. \r\n\r\nSimmons Prepared Foods ranks in the top 15 poultry producers in the United States, Simmons Pet Food is the largest supplier of store brand wet pet food in North America, and Simmons Animal Nutrition boasts an innovative line of proprietary animal nutrition products. \r\n\r\nWith 8,000 team members, Simmons Foods, Inc. and its Affiliates serve customers in all 50 states and more than 40 countries around the world.

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