Occupational Health Nurse

Description

The Occupational Health Nurse provides direct clinical care and occupational health services for team members, promoting a safe and healthy work environment. This position is responsible for the assessment and management of occupational injuries and illnesses, workers' compensation administration, medical surveillance programs, and return-to-work coordination. The Occupational Health Nurse collaborates closely with providers, safety professionals, leaders, and On-Site Employer Human Resources to support team member health, regulatory compliance, and workplace safety.

The Occupational Health Nurse provides direct clinical care and occupational health services for team members, promoting a safe and healthy work environment. This position is responsible for the assessment and management of occupational injuries and illnesses, workers' compensation administration, medical surveillance programs, and return-to-work coordination. The Occupational Health Nurse collaborates closely with providers, safety professionals, leaders, and On-Site Employer Human Resources to support team member health, regulatory compliance, and workplace safety.

The key responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Demonstrate a commitment to providing exceptional team member care while fostering a culture of safety, professionalism, and service.
• Assess, triage, and treat occupational injuries and illnesses within the scope of licensure and organizational protocols.
• Investigate workplace injuries, manage workers' compensation claims, maintain case documentation, and coordinate communications with team members, supervisors, providers, insurance carriers, and other stakeholders.
• Develop, implement, and monitor care plans for work-related injuries and illnesses, including appropriate follow-up and referral coordination.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to facilitate timely treatment and recovery.
• Coordinate modified duty assignments and return-to-work plans in partnership with leaders, Human Resources, and safety personnel.
• Administer medications, first aid, treatments, immunizations, and other nursing interventions as authorized.
• Respond to workplace medical emergencies and provide care within the legal scope of nursing practice.
• Conduct medical surveillance and regulatory health programs, including hearing conservation testing, spirometry, vision screening, respiratory protection evaluations, drug testing, and breath alcohol testing.
• Perform post-offer employment assessments and support fitness-for-duty evaluations as required.
• Maintain accurate electronic and written medical records in accordance with OSHA, HIPAA, workers' compensation, and organizational requirements.
• Assist with OSHA recordkeeping, reporting, injury trend analysis, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Conduct workplace evaluations and collaborate on identifying health and safety risks, recommending corrective actions when appropriate.
• Educate team members on injury prevention, health promotion, workplace safety, and wellness initiatives.
• Prepare reports and maintain documentation necessary to support occupational health operations and compliance requirements.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
• Current Iowa Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience preferred.
• Experience in occupational health, emergency nursing, urgent care, ambulatory care, workers' compensation, or case management preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred.
• Occupational Health Nursing, Emergency Nursing, or Case Management certification preferred.
• Hearing Conservation, Spirometry, DOT Drug Testing, and Breath Alcohol Technician certifications preferred.

• Knowledge of occupational health practices, workplace safety principles, and OSHA regulations.
• Understanding of workers' compensation processes and return-to-work coordination.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential medical information and exercise sound judgment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with team member s, providers, leaders, Human Resources, and external partners.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities…