About this role
Job Title: Occupational Health Nurse Job Description
This role provides comprehensive occupational health nursing services within a manufacturing environment, with a focus on workers compensation case management, post-offer screenings, and coordination of care for work-related injuries and illnesses. The nurse ensures high-quality, compassionate, and consistent patient care while maintaining strict compliance with applicable medical, legal, and privacy regulations.
Responsibilities
- Provide case management services for employees, including assessment, planning, coordination, and follow-up of care for work-related injuries and illnesses.
- Perform post-offer drug screens and vision screenings in accordance with established protocols and standards.
- Maintain accurate and complete medical and occupational health records in compliance with HIPAA, the Nurse Practice Act, ADAAA, and Medical Privacy Act guidelines.
- Communicate screening results and relevant medical information to corporate safety and other authorized stakeholders as appropriate.
- Provide, monitor, and coordinate medical care for workers compensation patients, ensuring timely and appropriate treatment and follow-up.
- Ensure delivery of quality, compassionate, and consistent patient care that aligns with medical and professional standards.
- Facilitate and coordinate care by communicating with specialists, physicians, therapists, and internal stakeholders such as QA and EHS teams and employees.
- Work proactively to support safe and timely return-to-work plans for injured or ill employees.
- Recommend strategies to reduce or eliminate ergonomic and safety risk factors in order to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses, when appropriate.
- Document all nursing notes, physical examination results, workers compensation information, and related communications in OHM software using appropriate medical terminology and acceptable abbreviations.
- Assist Occupational Health Nurses and the Workers Compensation Coordinator with clinical and administrative tasks as needed.
- Collaborate with safety and operations personnel to support a safe, healthy, and productive work environment during periods of increased manufacturing activity.
Essential Skills
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Four-year college degree or equivalent in nursing.
- 35 years of nursing experience in occupational health, orthopedics, or an emergency room setting.
- Demonstrated experience in case management and care management for injured or ill patients.
- Ability to maintain and protect confidential medical records in compliance with HIPAA and related regulations.
- Proficiency in documenting clinical information using appropriate medical terminology and standard abbreviations.
- Ability to type at least 30 words per minute.
- Strong communication skills to effectively coordinate with physicians, specialists, therapists, safety personnel, and employees.
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound clinical judgment within professional nursing standards.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Fluency in both Spanish and English is preferred and supports effective communication with a diverse workforce.
- Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial occupational health setting is beneficial.
- Familiarity with OHM or similar occupational health medical record software is an advantage.
- Knowledge of ergonomic principles and workplace safety practices is helpful.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing multiple cases and documentation requirements.
Work Environment
The role is based at a manufacturing site, supporting occupational health needs during a seasonal ramp-up period when production activity increases. The nurse works closely with operations, safety, and quality teams in a fast-paced, industrial environment that requires responsiveness, adaptability, and a strong focus on employee safety and well-being. The position involves regular use of occupational health software such as OHM for documentation and coordination of care. The environment emphasizes collaboration, regulatory compliance, and a commitment to delivering consistent, compassionate care to employees on-site.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Omaha, NE.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $41.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Omaha, NE.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Omaha,NE. About Actalent
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sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected
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with arrest and conviction records.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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