Occupational Health Nurse - Return-to-Work & Wellness Leader

Emery Oleochemicals Group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Emery Oleochemicals Group in Cincinnati, OH seeks an Occupational Health Nurse to lead and coordinate health programs within a chemical manufacturing setting. You will provide clinical care for injuries and illnesses while managing workers' compensation, disability administration, leave management, medical surveillance, and employee wellness initiatives.

The ideal candidate is proactive with strong clinical judgment and case management.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• BSN preferred.
• NP preferred; experienced RNs with occupational health or industrial nursing encouraged to apply.
• 3–5 years of occupational health or related clinical experience preferred.
• Chemical manufacturing/industrial experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing workers' compensation, disability, and leave administration required.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid, medical assessment, and proactive case management for workplace injuries and illnesses.
• Coordinate workers' compensation claims from initial injury through resolution and return to work.
• Develop and oversee transitional duty and return-to-work programs.
• Communicate with employees, supervisors, medical providers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators regarding case status and medical restrictions.
• Maintain OSHA injury and illness records, including OSHA 300 logs and related documentation.
• Assist with incident investigations and identify injury prevention opportunities.
• Administer FMLA, ADA accommodations, short-term and long-term disability, and other leave programs.
• Coordinate fitness-for-duty evaluations and medical clearances.
• Ensure compliance with leave and accommodation requirements.
• Coordinate medical surveillance programs (physicals, respirator fit testing, audiometric testing, etc.)
• Maintain confidential employee medical records per HIPAA.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and company occupational health standards.
• Promote employee wellness and preventive health initiatives.
• Provide education on workplace safety, ergonomics, and health awareness.
• Support emergency response preparedness and site safety initiatives.
• Maintain accurate occupational health documentation and case management records.
• Analyze injury trends and generate reports related to workers' compensation, absenteeism, and health metrics.
• Assist in developing and improving occupational health policies and procedures.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Case management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

HRIS systems

MS Office

Education

RN license required

BSN preferred

NP preferred

COHN/COHN-S

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Emery Oleochemicals Group in Cincinnati, OH seeks an Occupational Health Nurse to lead and coordinate health programs within a chemical manufacturing setting. You will provide clinical care for injuries and illnesses while managing workers' compensation, disability administration, leave management, medical surveillance, and employee wellness initiatives.

The ideal candidate is proactive with strong clinical judgment and case management.