Registered Nurse (RN) Occupational Health

Occupational Health Registered Nurse (RN)

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Position Summary

The Occupational Health Registered Nurse provides high-quality, evidence-based care to employees while supporting workplace health, safety, injury prevention, and regulatory compliance. This role is responsible for evaluating and treating work-related injuries and illnesses, coordinating return-to-work programs, conducting required health screenings, and collaborating with internal and external partners to promote a safe and productive work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to clinical operations, including required physical evaluations and screenings in accordance with OSHA, DOT, CDC, and other applicable standards.

• Evaluate, treat, and prioritize patient care within the Registered Nurse scope of practice.

• Provide evidence-based care to injured workers with a focus on appropriate treatment, recovery, and timely return to work.

• Coordinate workers' compensation case management activities with the Third-Party Administrator (TPA), client representatives, healthcare providers, and other appropriate resources.

• Implement, coordinate, and monitor transitional duty and return-to-work programs for injured employees.

• Perform and document medical testing, screenings, and treatments as required by the site, which may include:

  • EKGs

  • Audiometry

  • Spirometry

  • Vision screenings

  • Other occupational health testing

• Administer medications and provide emergency care within the legal scope of nursing practice.

• Maintain medical equipment and ensure the clinical environment remains clean, organized, safe, and compliant with infection control standards.

• Maintain complete, accurate, and current patient health records and clinical documentation.

• Educate patients regarding health promotion, injury prevention, wellness, and follow-up care.

• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, company departments, and outside resources on employee health programs, workplace safety, and injury prevention initiatives.

• Participate in accident and injury investigations as appropriate.

• Assist with workplace safety initiatives, fitness-for-duty programs, and return-to-work evaluations.

• Support health screenings, employee education, and programs designed to promote healthy, safe, and productive workplaces.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Certificate from an accredited School of Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN/A.S.) required.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited four-year college or university preferred.

• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the state of practice required.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with hands-on training through the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or equivalent healthcare provider program required.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification may be required depending on the scope of services at the worksite.

• Certification in Occupational Health Nursing (COHN or COHN-S), Emergency Nursing, or Case Management preferred and may be required for certain locations.

• Minimum of three years of Registered Nurse experience in an occupational health clinic, emergency department, ambulatory care clinic, or similar clinical environment.

• Experience supporting workplace health and safety programs, including:

  • Identification and mitigation of workplace health hazards

  • Employee health screenings and education

  • Fitness-for-duty evaluations

  • Return-to-work evaluations and programs

  • Injury prevention and workplace wellness initiatives

Preferred Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.

• Knowledge of occupational health regulations and workplace safety practices.

• Strong documentation, organization, and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with employees, healthcare providers, management, and third-party partners.

• Ability to appropriately prioritize patient care and respond effectively to urgent or emergency situations.