Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner

About Baytown

With a population of more than 77,000, Baytown, Texas, is located in the Gulf Coast region of the United States, just east of Houston. Those who live and work in Baytown will find an area rich in history, as well as opportunities for outdoor activities due to its proximity to scenic waterways, namely Galveston Bay, the San Jacinto River and Buffalo Bayou.

Founded in 1919, Exxon Mobil’s Baytown Complex is located on approximately 3,400 acres along the Houston Ship Channel, about 25 miles east of Houston. Employing a workforce of more than 8,500, it is comprised of four manufacturing sites, including one in nearby Mont Belvieu, and a global technology center. These include the Baytown Refinery, one of the largest refineries in the United States, and the Baytown Olefins Plant, one of the largest ethylene plants in the world.

An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who promotes and maintains the health and safety of employees in the workplace. Their role blends clinical expertise with public health and workplace safety principles.

• Provide and document healthcare services within the professional scope and standards of licensure, focusing on occupational health needs of employees as directed by local site management.
• Conduct routine medical surveillance and fitness‑for‑duty examinations in accordance with protocols.
• Perform clinical assessments to determine fitness for work, applying knowledge of the relationship between job functions and medical conditions to guide decision‑making.
• Assess, treat, and manage occupational health conditions, ensuring timely communication with relevant stakeholders, while providing emergency medical care for workplace injuries and illnesses.
• Manage disability cases for both occupational and personal illnesses and injuries, ensuring appropriate follow‑up and return‑to‑work planning.
• Participate in health screening procedures and travel health evaluations, including risk assessments for business travelers, expatriates, and offshore workers traveling to high‑risk areas. This includes infectious disease risk evaluation, vaccination planning, and fitness‑to‑travel determinations.
• Communicate occupational health concerns and employee work status to local business line management and other stakeholders.
• Deliver health‑related training and seminars to site employees to promote wellness and safety awareness.

• Demonstrated proficiency in Occupational Health Nursing
• Skilled in clinical health risk assessment and fitness‑for‑work determinations
• Experience in travel health services and immunization practices
• Certified in CPR
• Competent in using electronic medical record systems for timely and accurate documentation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook; familiar with occupational health platforms
• Ability to participate in after‑hours on‑call rotation
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – Family or Adult Nurse Practitioner, or equivalent
• Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
• Active Texas Nursing Licensure (or equivalent, as applicable)
• Conducting health assessments, managing injuries and illnesses.
• Administering immunizations, screenings (e.g., TB), and emergency care
• Identifying and evaluating health risks in various work environments.
• Implementing controls to mitigate hazards
• Educating employees on healthy lifestyle choices and injury prevention
• Ensuring adherence to local, state, and federal health and safety laws.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation
• Navigating informed consent, confidentiality, and advocacy
• Well‑developed critical thinking and decision‑making skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; consistently produces clear, concise, and logical documentation.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict management skills; functions effectively within team environments.
• Customer service oriented, with a professional demeanor and understanding of appropriate workplace behavior and communication.
• High integrity; consistently follows procedures and organizational protocols.
• Self‑motivated learner with initiative to understand and navigate Exxon Mobil processes.
• Meticulous, organized, and time‑conscious;…