OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE

NSG Group; Versailles (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacations

Education assistance

Job summary

NSG Group is seeking an experienced Occupational Health Nurse for our Kentucky plant. The role focuses on developing and managing health programs, evaluating and treating injuries, and coordinating leave and return-to-work processes.

You will conduct medical evaluations, maintain HIPAA-compliant records, and lead surveillance programs across the site. This on-site position requires strong communication skills, experience with regulatory reporting, and the ability to work within a manufacturing

Qualifications

• RN license in the applicable state.
• BSN degree required.
• Minimum three years nursing experience, preferably in occupational health or industrial settings.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certifications current.
• COHC and audiometric testing certification preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and medical surveillance programs.
• Experience with injury/illness case management and return-to-work coordination.
• HIPAA compliance for confidential medical records.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage occupational health programs aligned with company goals.
• Assess, treat, and manage workplace injuries and illnesses with case management.
• Conduct medical evaluations (pre-employment, return-to-work, fit-for-duty).
• Administer medical leaves and coordinate care (FMLA, STD/LTD).
• Maintain confidential health records and HIPAA compliance.
• Provide employee health services, including counseling and wellness initiatives.
• Lead health surveillance and regulatory programs (respiratory protection, hearing conservation, etc.).
• Analyze injury data, support OSHA recordkeeping, identify risk trends.
• Collaborate with EHS to mitigate hazards and support PPE programs.
• Support emergency preparedness and on-site medical readiness.

Skills

RN license

Occupational health

Communication skills

Education

BSN

Tools

Airsweb

Job description

Essential Functions:

• Develop and manage occupational health programs in partnership with management and the EHS team to align with corporate goals.
• Assess, treat, and manage workplace injuries and illnesses, including case management and facilitating timely return-to-work.
• Conduct medical evaluations (pre-employment, return-to-work, and fit-for-duty) to ensure employees are medically qualified for job tasks.
• Administer medical leave programs and coordinate care for non-occupational conditions (e.g., FMLA, STD/LTD).
• Maintain confidential health records and ensure compliance with healthcare privacy standards and occupational health regulations.
• Deliver employee health services, including counseling, education, wellness initiatives, and referrals (including mental health support).
• Lead health surveillance and regulatory programs, such as respiratory protection, hearing conservation, bloodborne pathogens, and exposure monitoring.
• Analyze and report injury and illness data, support OSHA recordkeeping, and identify trends to drive risk reduction.
• Partner with EHS to identify and mitigate workplace hazards, including conducting ergonomic assessments and supporting PPE programs.
• Support emergency preparedness and on-site medical readiness, including emergency response leadership, training, and management of medical resources.
• Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:

• Works collaboratively and builds trust to develop enduring working relationships with others
• Takes personal responsibility and ownership for achieving results & objectives
• Demonstrates a visible commitment to safety, quality, and ethical behavior

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience, preferably in occupational health, emergency, or industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Current certification in CPR, First Aid, and AED.
• Certification in audiometric testing and Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist (COHC) required.
• Certification or training in pulmonary function testing (spirometry) required.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, medical surveillance programs, and occupational health compliance.
• Experience in injury/illness case management and return-to-work coordination.
• Ability to maintain confidential medical records in compliance with HIPAA and applicable regulations.
• Demonstrated participation in continuing education and professional development activities.
• Strong interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), and organizational skills.

Qualifications Desired: Certification in Occupational Health Nursing (COHN or COHN-S).

• NIOSH Spirometry Certification.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience with OSHA recordkeeping and regulatory reporting.
• Familiarity with workers’ compensation processes and third-party administrator (TPA) coordination.
• Experience with electronic medical records and incident management systems (e.g., Airsweb or similar)

Other Requirements:

This role will be within standard business hours with flexibility required for shift coverage, investigations, training and emergency situations. Candidates must be able to climb stairs, crouch, kneel, and be able to walk in various working environments. The role will require the use of various personal protective equipment items including but not limited to safety glasses, hi-vis clothing, steel-toed shoes, etc. You will be frequently exposed to a plant environment including noise, dust, dirt and vibrations, and extreme climate changes.Occasional travel may be required for this role for training, conferences or sister plant support.

Benefits and Compensation:

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, company paid holidays, paid vacations, and education assistance.

Salary Range:

The Salary Range posted represents Pilkington North America’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of the posting. Individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, etc.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

NSG Group/Pilkington is an equal opportunity employer; M/F/D/V encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. Applicants have the option to confidentially self-identify or not self-identify when applying.