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Occupational Health Nurse Job Description Sample Template

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This free Occupational Health Nurse job description sample template can help you attract an innovative and experienced Occupational Health Nurse to your company. We make the hiring process one step easier by giving you a template to simply post to our site. Make sure to add requirements, benefits, and perks specific to the role and your company.

Occupational Health Nurse Job Summary

We have an immediate opening for an Occupational Health Nurse. In this role, you will perform health examinations on new employees before they start work, such as drug testing, cardiac stress assessments, tuberculosis screenings, and evaluate staff returning to work after an illness or injury. When necessary, you will also administer vaccinations, identify safety risks within our facilities, help develop health-related policies and procedures, manage worker's compensation cases, and train employees on new safety measures. Candidates must have a valid RN license and at least two years of experience in occupational health.

Occupational Health Nurse Duties and Responsibilities

  • Examine new employees to ensure they are in good health to perform their job duties
  • Perform relevant employee testing, including drug testing, cardiac stress assessments, and TB screenings
  • Administer vaccinations
  • Manage worker's compensation cases
  • Evaluate staff returning to work after injury or illness
  • Develop new or enhanced health and safety policies
  • Conduct employee training on health and safety

Occupational Health Nurse Requirements and Qualifications

  • ADN or BSN credentials
  • Valid RN license
  • 2+ years of nursing experience in occupational health
  • Familiarity with worker's compensation is a plus
  • Current BLS and CPR certification
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