Occupational Health Nurse 3

Epitec; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Epitec is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse for a 12-month contract in Waco, Texas. The role is fully onsite with a typical 2pm–10pm shift and includes DOT testing, OSHA surveillance, and wellness program delivery.

The ideal candidate is a licensed RN with 1–5 years in occupational health or related fields, capable of autonomous work, and comfortable coordinating with providers and HR. A Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN with relevant occupational health experience.
• 1–5 years in occupational medicine, triage nursing, or acute care.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or extensive experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing services for employee illness and injury.
• Respond autonomously to clinical and administrative demands.
• Lead on-site medical emergency responses.
• Liaise with contracted occupational health providers.
• Manage clinical administration and maintain documentation.
• Coordinate with Corporate Medical Department to meet leadership expectations.
• Support health, safety, productivity, and engagement initiatives.
• Participate in the local Emergency Response Team (ERT).
• Assist in Disability Case Management activities.
• Assess work-related injuries per governmental regs and investigate as needed.
• Deliver wellness communications and on-site wellness programs.
• Conduct DOT drug testing and OSHA surveillance exams.
• Innovate and improve occupational medical practices.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Leadership

Autonomy

Confidentiality

Software proficiency

OSHA/HR knowledge

Education

RN License

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

PeopleSoft

Job description

Title: Occupational Health Nurse

Location: Waco, Texas

Details: 12-month contract with long-term ongoing need, opportunity for direct hire, fully onsite role

Pay Rate: $55.00 – 60.00/hr. with benefit inclusions

2nd shift, typically 2pm to 10pm EST – some flexibility in shift hours

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Occupational Health Nurse to join our team at the Athens, Georgia nursing clinic. This role involves providing clinical support to employees, managing wellness initiatives, and overseeing occupational health programs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing services related to employee illness and injury.
• Function autonomously, responding independently to clinical and administrative demands, seeking consultation when needed.
• Lead on-site medical emergency responses.
• Act as the local liaison with contracted occupational health providers.
• Manage clinical administration, including delegating duties to clinic staff, maintaining clinic order, delivering new employee orientation presentations, and maintaining metrics and documentation.
• Liaise between the local facility and the Corporate Medical Department to ensure medical services meet facility leadership and employee expectations.
• Support local Human Resources and facility leadership in health, safety, productivity, and engagement initiatives.
• Participate in the local Emergency Response Team (ERT).
• Support Disability Case Management activities.
• Assist in determining the work-relatedness of injuries, complying with governmental regulations, and conducting investigations.
• Deliver wellness communication and on-site wellness programming.
• Engage in special projects and program delivery.
• Conduct DOT drug testing and fit-for-duty evaluations.
• Perform OSHA mandated and other surveillance exams.
• Innovate and improve occupational medical practices.

Years Of Experience And Education

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse.
• 1-5 years of progressively responsible job-related experience in occupational medicine, triage nursing, or acute care.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, or extensive experience.

Skills Required

• Outstanding clinical skills and judgment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fundamental leadership capacity.
• Well-organized and able to work autonomously with limited supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to learn and manipulate various online databases, such as PeopleSoft.
• Knowledge in OSHA compliance, ADA, EH&S, HR, ergonomics, health promotion, EMS, and/or education/training.