Local Contract Nurse RN - Occupational Health
| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$37 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Hendersonville, North Carolina |
About this job
Job Description
Prosperity Workforce Solutions Inc. is seeking a local contract nurse RN Occupational Health for a local contract nursing job in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Occupational Health
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: 52 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Local Contract
About the Role
As an Occupational Health Nurse (OHN), you'll lead the implementation and delivery of occupational health programs and services that support the organization's health and wellness strategy. Your primary focus will be injury and illness assessment, triage, treatment, and continuity of care — with a broader scope that includes health surveillance, education, ergonomic assessments, case management, and return-to-work facilitation. You'll collaborate closely with HR, legal, and safety teams to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care (core focus)
- Evaluate, treat, and manage workers' compensation injuries and illnesses
- Offer assessment and treatment (within scope of practice) for both work-related and non-work-related injuries and illnesses, referring as appropriate
- Administer vaccinations as appropriate for the site
- Assist in accident investigations from a medical perspective
Health Surveillance & Compliance
- Manage and deliver all medical surveillance and medical clearance programs for the site
- Maintain all medical records in accordance with occupational health, legal, HIPAA, and ethical guidelines
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, ADA, HIPAA, FMLA, and other applicable regulatory programs
Case & Leave Management
- Manage leave of absence cases, including STD and FMLA
- Partner with HR and site leadership on work accommodations, return-to-work planning, EAP referrals, Fit for Duty evaluations, and Drug and Alcohol programs
Clinic Operations
- Oversee the day-to-day management of the on-site occupational health clinic, including staffing and supplies
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work with Safety and Industrial Hygiene teams on medical recommendations related to risk assessments, surveillance, medical clearance, injury prevention, and accommodations
- Support the medical aspects of the Emergency Response Team
- Champion wellness and healthy living initiatives across the site
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse with an unrestricted license
- BSN or BS degree with 3–5 years of occupational health experience preferred
- Occupational Health Certification preferred
- Strong clinical assessment skills; comfortable working autonomously
- CPR/AED certified
- Case management experience required
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Working knowledge of EAP, OSHA, FMLA, ADA, and HIPAA
- Occupational health knowledge spanning epidemiology, environmental health, toxicology, safety, and industrial hygiene
- NIOSH-approved Spirometry course completion preferred
- CAOHC certification preferred (can be obtained after hire)
With more than two decades of collective expertise in talent attraction and retention and client partnerships across the USA & Canada, Prosperity Workforce Solutions specializes in the healthcare and life sciences industries. We acknowledge the undervaluation and excessive workload experienced by professionals in these fields. Our mission is to facilitate connections between these skilled individuals and opportunities that enhance their work-life balance while propelling them toward their career ambitions. Anticipating the ongoing demand for healthcare and life sciences experts, we are dedicated to being unwavering allies for these professionals. Throughout their entire career journey, we are committed to supporting their continuous growth in both their professional endeavors and personal lives.
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