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EPITEC

Occupational Health Nurse 3

Champaign, IL · On-site

$52 - $56/hr

This role is ideal for a highly skilled Registered Nurse who is comfortable working autonomously ... Provide occupational health nursing services related to employee illness and injury. * Assess ...

Epitec

Occupational Health Nurse 3

Champaign, IL · On-site

$52 - $56/hr

This role is ideal for a highly skilled Registered Nurse who is comfortable working autonomously ... Provide occupational health nursing services related to employee illness and injury. * Assess ...

NSG Group

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE

Ottawa, IL · On-site

$78K - $97K/yr

N./ B.S.N. * Three years of Occupational Health Nursing is desired. * Experience supporting EH&S department. * Experience with development/coordination of Health & Wellness program. Other ...

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How much do occupational health rn jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for occupational health rn in Illinois is $38.37, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.17 and $46.83 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an occupational health RN?

An occupational health RN provides medical care for ill and injured individuals, employees, and students, in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the company or organization. As an occupational health RN, you examine each patient, provide testing as needed onsite, and give recommendations for reasonable accommodations for disabled individuals. Other duties may include conducting safety training programs on topics like CPR and First Aid and providing referrals for health-related matters and counseling as needed. You can find employment in a variety of organizations, including a hospital, clinic, school, workplace for employee care related to job illness and injury, or a post-employment testing and screening company. When working at a business, your responsibilities may include handling workers’ compensation case management and maintaining patient medical records while adhering to OSHA requirements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an occupational health RN?

To thrive as an Occupational Health RN, you need expertise in workplace health and safety, clinical assessment, and case management, typically supported by an RN license and often a certification in occupational health nursing (COHN or COHN-S). Familiarity with OSHA regulations, electronic health records, and incident reporting systems is important. Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills help you effectively educate employees and coordinate care. These competencies are essential for promoting a safe work environment, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting employee well-being.

What are common challenges faced by occupational health RNs in managing workplace injuries and illnesses?

Occupational Health RNs often encounter challenges such as balancing prompt injury response with thorough documentation, navigating complex workers’ compensation protocols, and ensuring effective communication between employees, management, and healthcare providers. They may also need to address varying levels of health literacy among staff and manage sensitive information confidentially. Staying updated on changing workplace safety regulations and tailoring health education to diverse workforces are additional aspects that require adaptability and strong organizational skills.

What is the difference between Occupational Health Rn vs Occupational Health Nurse?

AspectOccupational Health RnOccupational Health Nurse
CredentialsRegistered Nurse (RN) license, possibly additional certifications in occupational healthRegistered Nurse (RN) license, often with certifications in occupational health or safety
Work EnvironmentWorksites, clinics, industrial settings, corporate health programsWorksites, clinics, corporate health departments, industrial settings
Employer & Industry UsageEmployers in manufacturing, construction, corporate sectorsEmployers across similar industries, often used interchangeably with Occupational Health Rn

Both Occupational Health Rn and Occupational Health Nurse roles require RN licensure and focus on workplace health. The terms are often used interchangeably, with Occupational Health Rn emphasizing the registered nurse credential in occupational settings. They work in similar environments, providing health assessments, injury prevention, and wellness programs to employees.

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Infographic showing various Occupational Health Rn job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 62% Full Time, 36% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% In-person, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $79,813 per year, or $38.4 per hour.

Occupational Health RN

Willowbrook, IL • On-site

Houston Methodist

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Posted 16 days ago

Job description

This is a full-time day shift role working Monday-Friday from 7:30am-4:00pm.
At Houston Methodist, the Occupational Health Nurse position provides expert, integrated, cost-effective, quality patient care through the coordination of clinical care for occupational health clients and programs which includes organization, planning, developing and implementing occupational health programs. This position encompasses new employee, volunteer and allied health assessments, on-going employee health management and education as well as for cause drug testing. Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, initial management, monitoring and reporting of occupational injuries and illnesses, return-to-work status, case management, immunization administration and compliance, safe patient handling equipment, education and training and regularly works with physicians on employee health assessments. The Occupational Health Nurse position collaborates with Infection Prevention and Control in the investigation, reporting and follow-through related to employee exposures to infectious or communicable diseases.FLSA STATUS
Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
  • Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited school of Nursing OR Associate's degree from an accredited school of Nursing with an additional two years of nursing experience (in addition to the minimum experience requirements listed below)

EXPERIENCE
  • Three years of clinical nursing experience
  • Occupational health nursing experience preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
  • RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure - Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and
  • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
Preferred
  • COHN - Certified Occupational Health Nurse (ABOHN) or
  • COHN/S - Certified Occupational Health Nurse Specialist (ABOHN)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
  • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
  • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
  • Strong assessment, organizational and problem solving skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components
  • Ability to function independently and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families
  • Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Uses therapeutic communication, which includes active listening and teaching, to establish a relationship with patients, guests and interprofessional team.
  • Contributes to teamwork by awareness of overall department workload, consistently offering assistance, and responding positively to requests for assistance. Collaborates to foster healthy relationships in the work environment. Seeks guidance from and offers guidance to interprofessional team, when appropriate, and applies feedback to improve outcomes.
  • Functions directly and indirectly as a clinical resource/consultant by working with staff, management, patients/families, and/or other groups as applicable.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Performs pre-employment health assessments on all new post-offer candidates, allied health professionals (not managed by medical staff credentialing), and other contract, agency, volunteers and students per policy.
  • Coordinates and performs activities related to on-going employee health management to include the annual Tuberculosis (TB) and Influenza program for employees, allied health staff, volunteers and contract personnel. Administers, tracks, coordinates and reports immunization programs.
  • Provides nursing care to include administration of injections, dispensing non-prescription medications, vital signs, wound care and work status reports. Provides first aid treatment as needed and appropriate. Refers employees to physicians as appropriate.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Conducts initial management, review and monitoring of all occupational injuries and illnesses.
  • Utilizes results from data collection activities to include occupational injury and illness volumes and trends, results from infection control surveillance, trends of employee illnesses to identify and prioritize areas of focus for improvement. Participates in and reports to safety committees as needed.
  • Assists in development and revision of policies and procedures to meet current practice standards. May present at Medical Staff, Environment of Care (EOC) and Safety Committees.
  • Collaborates with Infection Control, physicians and others in the investigation, reporting and follow-through of employees potentially exposed to infectious or communicable diseases.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Displays self-motivation to independently manage time effectively, timely document care, minimize incidental overtime, and prioritize daily tasks. Provides input into the unit resource utilization including unit capital and operational budget needs.
  • Adheres to fiscal responsibility when ordering and maintaining medical and office supply inventory.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Coordinates, collaborates, and participates in training along with other key stakeholders such as education and department leadership regarding safe patient handling and mobility (SPHM) principles.
  • Coordinates planning of and may present educational programs to enhance staff knowledge.
  • Designs, gathers, reviews, and utilizes qualitative and quantitative data analyses to develop educational material to promote patient safety and risk reduction.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
    WORK ATTIRE
    • Uniform: No
    • Scrubs: Yes
    • Business professional: No
    • Other (department approved): Yes

    ON-CALL*
    *Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
    • On Call* No

    TRAVEL**
    **Travel specifications may vary by department**
    • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
    • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Work Shift:
1 - Day (United States of America)
Job Category:
Non-clinicalHouston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a Magnet-recognized, not-for-profit, faith-based hospital that serves the growing Northwest Houston community. We are committed to providing quality, cost-effective health care in a compassionate environment for a full range of services, including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics and sports medicine, comprehensive women's services, neurology and neurosurgery, oncology, and primary and general medicine.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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