Occupational Health Nurse

## Occupational Health Nurse Apply:
US-VA-HOPEWELL:
Full time:
Posted Today:
2026 - 0671

Ashland Specialty Ingredients, GPAre you the kind of person that is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious, solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious?  Are you always solving?  Then we’d like to meet you and bet you’d like to meet us.  

Ashland has an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Health Nurse to join our Ashland Specialty Ingredients, G.P. business at our Hopewell, Virginia location. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the Medical Department function. This position will report to the EHS Director.  Position is accountable for providing a full range of medical monitoring programs at Ashland’s Hopewell facility.  

As required, the incumbent will assess work-related injuries and illnesses, monitor return to work, and facilitate annual physical exam/random drug testing, and respond to communicating employee medical status to site management, as may be required.  
** The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
*** Assesses work-related illnesses/injuries, determines severity and treats/refers as needed.
* Arranges appropriate physician referral if treatment by a physician is required and submits the appropriate forms for Workers' Compensation Insurance coverage.
* Follows the progress of the employee to assure the best possible care.
* Works with HP and EHS Manager to establish and achieve annual site goals for medical monitoring programs.
* Coordinates annual physical examinations for employees as part of the hazmat and medical monitoring programs.
* Draws blood and collects appropriate samples for lab specimens.
* Performs pulmonary function examination and maintains certification as Pulmonary Function Technologist.
* Administers the random drug screen program for site employees.
* Keeps Site Manager, EHS Manager and HP Manager informed on medical issues that may affect plant employees.
* Communicates annual budget requirements to HP Manager and utilizes cost control measures to stay within budget.
* Participates in other Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.
* Administers over-the-counter medications as necessary.
* Performs blood pressure screenings. Consults with employees on their personal risk factors and provides necessary literature for patient education.
* Coordinates and conducts facility wellness activities.
* Maintains confidentiality on medical issues and records following HIPAA Guidelines.
** In order to be qualified for this role, you*
* *** must possess**
* ** the following:
*** An Associate Degree in Nursing or related discipline
* Must be a Licensed Registered Nurse, in good standing through the Virginia Board of Nursing.
* Minimum of 2-5 years’ nursing experience in an Emergency Room / Urgent Care, medical clinic, or manufacturing medical department environment is required.
* Must have and hold FA/CPR/AED certification.
* Must be able to demonstrate proficient knowledge and skills using Microsoft Suite programs.
* Candidate must be well-versed in medical monitoring programs, first aid and CPR procedures, Industrial Hygiene, plant safety protocol and site-wide emergency response procedures.
* Must have the ability to interface and communicate well with employees at all levels of the Hopewell organization.
* Must be able to instill trust with employees who are under care and work effectively with outside medical and insurance company contacts…