Registered Nurse - RN

Occupational Health Registered Nurse (RN)

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Position Summary

The Occupational Health Registered Nurse provides high-quality, evidence-based care to employees while supporting workplace health, safety, injury prevention, and regulatory compliance. This role is responsible for evaluating and treating work-related injuries and illnesses, coordinating return-to-work programs, conducting required health screenings, and collaborating with internal and external partners to promote a safe and productive work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to clinical operations, including required physical evaluations and screenings in accordance with OSHA, DOT, CDC, and other applicable standards.

• Evaluate, treat, and prioritize patient care within the Registered Nurse scope of practice.

• Provide evidence-based care to injured workers with a focus on appropriate treatment, recovery, and timely return to work.

• Coordinate workers' compensation case management activities with the Third-Party Administrator (TPA), client representatives, healthcare providers, and other appropriate resources.

• Implement, coordinate, and monitor transitional duty and return-to-work programs for injured employees.

• Perform and document medical testing, screenings, and treatments as required by the site, which may include:

  • EKGs

  • Audiometry

  • Spirometry

  • Vision screenings

  • Other occupational health testing

• Administer medications and provide emergency care within the legal scope of nursing practice.

• Maintain medical equipment and ensure the clinical environment remains clean, organized, safe, and compliant with infection control standards.

• Maintain complete, accurate, and current patient health records and clinical documentation.

• Educate patients regarding health promotion, injury prevention, wellness, and follow-up care.

• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, company departments, and outside resources on employee health programs, workplace safety, and injury prevention initiatives.

• Participate in accident and injury investigations as appropriate.

• Assist with workplace safety initiatives, fitness-for-duty programs, and return-to-work evaluations.

• Support health screenings, employee education, and programs designed to promote healthy, safe, and productive workplaces.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Certificate from an accredited School of Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN/A.S.) required.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited four-year college or university preferred.

• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the state of practice required.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with hands-on training through the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or equivalent healthcare provider program required.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification may be required depending on the scope of services at the worksite.

• Certification in Occupational Health Nursing (COHN or COHN-S), Emergency Nursing, or Case Management preferred and may be required for certain locations.

• Minimum of three years of Registered Nurse experience in an occupational health clinic, emergency department, ambulatory care clinic, or similar clinical environment.

• Experience supporting workplace health and safety programs, including:

  • Identification and mitigation of workplace health hazards

  • Employee health screenings and education

  • Fitness-for-duty evaluations

  • Return-to-work evaluations and programs

  • Injury prevention and workplace wellness initiatives

Preferred Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.

• Knowledge of occupational health regulations and workplace safety practices.

• Strong documentation, organization, and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with employees, healthcare providers, management, and third-party partners.

• Ability to appropriately prioritize patient care and respond effectively to urgent or emergency situations.

If you're interested, please reply to this advertisement or directly email your resume to me at DSalgado@teemagroup.com or by calling/texting (949) 295-5951. I strive to reply within 48 hours. Looking forward to connecting with you soon.