Occupational Health Nurse; Plainfield

Apply by 11:59 PM on Sunday, July 19, 2026.

Provide occupational health and first aid case management services at assigned Duke Energy locations, assessing, planning, and delivering first aid care to employees while preventing OSHA recordable events. This role includes conducting physical examinations, maintaining confidential medical records, and serving as a resource for employees’ health and wellness needs.

• Perform physical examinations, assess medical conditions, and determine medical clearance or referrals in accordance with NRC, OSHA, and CMD directives.
• Plan, schedule, and conduct occupational health examinations and medical testing to meet business and regulatory requirements.
• Document all medical examinations, tests, consultations, and evaluations, and maintain confidential employee medical files.
• Assess injuries and illnesses, provide appropriate first aid or basic life support, and document each treatment or contact until resolved.
• Notify internal and external stakeholders—including workers’ compensation, vendor management, and off‑site medical facilities—of injuries and treatment outcomes.
• Serve as a resource for employees with personal health, wellness, and EAP referrals and review return‑to‑work documentation.
• Communicate health information through written materials, presentations, ergonomic evaluations, and participation in safety meetings.
• Travel as needed, including overnight deployments and support of special events, to assess employees across the organization.

• Associate’s degree in Nursing and two years of occupational health or hospital experience.
• Valid Registered Nurse license in the state of practice and Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
• Knowledge of ADA, FMLA, OSHA, WC laws, HIPAA requirements, and NRC regulations (Nuclear).
• Proficiency with computers, MS Office, and occupational health data systems.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and strong interpersonal skills.
• Preferred: BSN, experience with audiometric and spirometry testing, Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN).

15–25% travel, including overnight deployments for emergency deployments, special events, and training.

• Work primarily during day shift, with emergency call‑out duty during outages, storms, weekends, and special events.
• Basic functions performed in a medical office; emergency work may be performed during outages.
• Interstate highway travel is required to provide first aid and case management at remote sites.

Duke Energy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, status as a Vietnam Era, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal Veteran, recently separated or other protected veteran. Duke Energy also complies with all applicable state, federal and local laws, regulations and ordinances prohibiting discrimination in places where Duke Energy operates.

This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.