Occupational Health, Clinical & Leave Management Nurse

Constellation Energy Generation.•Byron, IL

About The Position

The Occupational Health, Clinical & Leave Management Nurse provides occupational health clinical services, medical surveillance, diagnostic testing, disability and leave case management, accommodation support, and employee health consultation in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, medical governance standards, and company policies. Duties may be performed onsite, remotely, or in a hybrid arrangement based on operational needs; assignments may vary to support continuity of services, workforce health, regulatory compliance, and business operations. The position works under general supervision and reports to an OHS Manager. Periodic travel of 15% to 20% may be required for training, conferences, company meetings, outages, cross-coverage, and other operational needs. The nurse provides clinical triage, nursing assessment, first aid, and other appropriate interventions, and coordinates care with employees, healthcare providers, specialists, Medical Review Officers, and other stakeholders. The role also manages disability, FMLA, ADA, and other health-related leave cases; reviews medical documentation and functional capacity; supports fitness-for-duty determinations, accommodations, and return-to-work plans; and maintains timely, accurate records in designated systems. The nurse collaborates with Human Resources, Legal, leadership, Safety, and site partners to manage cases, meet regulatory obligations, and support employee health and well-being. The position supports occupational health and medical surveillance programs, immunizations, regulatory readiness, health education, and prevention and wellness initiatives. It may also provide cross-functional and cross-location clinical and leave-management support, help improve related software, vendors, or administrative processes, and support outages or other operational needs, including extended hours or travel as assigned.

Requirements

Registered nurse with 6 years of nursing experience.
Ability to work in a team environment, seek advice, and develop solutions.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to deliver practical solutions through collaboration.
Highly organized, with ability to maintain detailed and accurate documentation.
Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks accurately.
General knowledge of disability management, occupational health, and case management principles, and ability to apply applicable federal, state, and nuclear regulatory requirements.
Knowledge and skill in physical assessments, medical examinations, regulatory medical evaluations, and screening test data.
Ability to obtain multi-state licensure as required to support operational needs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree.
Certified Case Manager certification.
Certification in Spirometry and/or Hearing Conservation.
Occupational health certifications.
Master's degree in BSN, CCM, COHN, MSN, or MPH in a related field.
Experience working with OSHA laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

Perform occupational health examinations, medical surveillance activities, and diagnostic testing in accordance with applicable federal, state, company, NRC, OSHA, DOT, and other regulatory requirements.
Document clinical assessments, examination results, testing outcomes, interventions, and administrative activities in designated systems.
Identify and manage medical findings requiring follow-up, following notification, escalation, and reporting processes.
Coordinate care and follow-up with employees, healthcare providers, specialists, Medical Review Officers, and other stakeholders.
Provide clinical triage during business hours and after-hours telephonic coverage for urgent or critical matters, assessing symptoms and directing employees to appropriate care.
Provide nursing assessments, first aid, and clinical interventions in accordance with protocols, standing orders, and regulatory requirements.
Provide consultation, education, and referrals to healthcare providers, behavioral health professionals, EAP services, and other support programs.
Manage disability, FMLA, ADA, and other health-related leave cases, supporting recovery, accommodation, and return-to-work transitions while maintaining compliance.
Review and interpret medical documentation to assess functional capacity, identify workplace restrictions, and support fitness-for-duty determinations, accommodation recommendations, and transitional work recommendations.
Collaborate with Human Resources, leadership, and business partners to implement, monitor, and evaluate restricted-duty, modified-duty, and accommodation plans.
Manage short-term, long-term, and complex employee health cases by tracking recovery, coordinating medical recommendations and reviews, identifying return-to-work barriers, and escalating concerns.
Maintain timely and accurate case management documentation, including case status, communications, medical information, recovery milestones, provider recommendations, and return-to-work plans.
Coordinate case management activities and documentation with employees, healthcare providers, Human Resources, Legal, leadership, and other stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, NRC, HIPAA, ADA, FMLA, state workers' compensation laws, and internal clinical governance standards, consulting Legal counsel when applicable.
Interpret fitness-for-duty determinations and surveillance results and report required medical information to the NRC.
Support immunization programs, medical monitoring, and health surveillance activities.
Maintain regulatory readiness through accurate documentation and adherence to medical standards; monitor program practices for consistency with company standards and industry best practices.
Provide health education and preventive guidance to reduce workplace injury and illness risk.
Collaborate with Safety, HR, and Site Leadership on site-based wellness initiatives and prevention programs.
Provide cross-functional and cross-location support for clinical services, medical surveillance, disability and leave management, accommodations administration, and occupational health operations.
Support updates or streamlining of software, vendors, or administrative processes related to clinical care or leave management.
Support outage activities and operational needs, including extended hours or travel as assigned.