Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner (Direct Hire)

Quick Facts

• Role: Nurse (Direct Hire) providing occupational health services

Description

Provide comprehensive occupational health services to protect and maintain employee well-being. Evaluate and manage work-related injuries and exposures, conduct pre-placement, fit-for-duty, return-to-work, and annual physical exams, and perform health surveillance and diagnostic testing. Coordinate case management and follow-up care while maintaining accurate, confidential medical records and supporting OSHA compliance through education and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with safety officers, HR, and leadership to support OSHA compliance and injury prevention

• Perform DOT (Directly Observed Therapy), pre-placement, fit-for-duty, return-to-work, and annual physical exams

• Coordinate case management and follow-up care for injured or ill employees

• Coordinate with offsite medical contacts and healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care

• Educate employees on safe work practices, ergonomics, and healthy lifestyle choices

• Evaluate and manage work-related injuries and exposures using evidence-based practice

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee health records

• Conduct health surveillance, screenings, and health promotion (e.g., audiometry, spirometry, vaccinations)

• Perform radiographic imaging procedures and laboratory/diagnostic tests; document and report results

Benefits

A comprehensive U.S. government benefits package for federal employees. Eligibility depends on the type of position held (full-time, part-time, or intermittent).