Local Contract Nurse RN - Occupational Health
Hendersonville, NC
Prosperity Workforce Solutions Inc.
5x8 hrs, Days

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)