Occupational Health Nurse

Ashland • Hopewell, VA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Ashland Specialty Ingredients, G.P. is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse for its Hopewell, Virginia facility. This visible role in the Medical Department oversees a comprehensive range of medical monitoring programs at the site and reports to the EHS Manager. The nurse evaluates workplace injuries and illnesses, supports employee recovery and return to work, coordinates physicals and random drug testing, and communicates relevant employee medical status to site management. The role also contributes to safety, environmental, compliance, and wellness initiatives. Ashland describes its employee environment as dynamic and challenging, with development and advancement opportunities across its global organization.

Requirements

• Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing through the Virginia Board of Nursing.
• 2–5 years of nursing experience in an Emergency Room / Urgent Care, medical clinic, or manufacturing medical department environment.
• FA/CPR/AED certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate workplace injuries and illnesses, determine severity, and provide treatment or referrals as appropriate.
• Coordinate physician referrals when needed and file required Workers’ Compensation insurance forms.
• Monitor employee recovery to help ensure high-quality care and track return to work.
• Partner with the EHS Manager to set and meet annual site goals for medical monitoring programs.
• Schedule annual employee physicals for hazmat and medical monitoring programs.
• Conduct pulmonary function tests and maintain Pulmonary Function Technologist certification.
• Manage the site’s random drug screening program.
• Keep the Site Manager and EHS Manager informed of medical issues that may affect plant employees.
• Communicate annual budget needs to the EHS Manager and apply cost controls to stay within budget.
• Support safety and environmental initiatives that promote compliance with state and federal regulations and strengthen company programs.
• Dispense nonprescription medications as needed.
• Conduct blood pressure screenings, advise employees on personal health risk factors, and provide educational materials.
• Plan and lead onsite wellness activities.
• Safeguard the confidentiality of medical information and records in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

Benefits

• Industry-competitive salary and benefits.
• Pay-for-performance incentive plans.
• Opportunities for development and advancement throughout the global organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed