Job Description

The Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) in a manufacturing setting is responsible for delivering occupational health services to support employee safety, health, and productivity. The OHN provides clinical care for workplace injuries and illnesses, conducts health assessments, and partners with safety teams to manage occupational risks specific to industrial operations. Key Responsibilities include conducting pre-employment, periodic, and fitness-for-duty medical assessments for manufacturing employees; administering first aid and managing medical emergencies and workplace injuries in accordance with company protocols; supporting the management of workers' compensation claims and facilitating timely return-to-work programs; performing hearing tests, respiratory fit testing, vision screening, and other occupational health surveillance activities; monitoring and tracking incidents of occupational illness and exposure to industrial hazards (chemicals, noise, repetitive motion); maintaining OSHA-required medical records and reports, and ensuring regulatory compliance with local and federal occupational health standards; delivering health education and wellness programs focused on topics like ergonomics, heat stress, PPE use, and substance abuse prevention; collaborating with safety teams to identify potential workplace hazards and recommend improvements; participating in safety audits, risk assessments, and investigations of workplace accidents; and maintaining clinical supplies, emergency kits, and health center operations on the manufacturing floor. Qualifications include being a Registered Nurse (RN) with an active license, certification in Occupational Health Nursing (COHN) or willingness to obtain, minimum 2–5 years of experience in occupational health preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment, strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and industrial health standards, current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification, and familiarity with case management, medical surveillance protocols, and workplace wellness programs. Preferred skills include experience with hearing conservation programs, respiratory protection, and ergonomic assessments; knowledge of chemical exposure protocols and material safety data sheets (MSDS); proficiency with electronic medical records and reporting software; and excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Working conditions include being based in a manufacturing facility with frequent interaction with production staff and presence on the factory floor, occasional travel to other plant locations, and flexibility to work shifts or extended hours during health incidents or emergencies.

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