Occupational Health Nurse

Campbell's • Downers Grove, IL

4d

About The Position

The Occupational Health Nurse integrates employee health services with workplace safety programs to support employee well-being and reduce operational risk. The role serves as a resource and advocate for employees and the company by promoting health, safety, and well-being across the organization. The nurse works with site leadership and health professionals to manage employee care, occupational health programs, workplace risks, and return-to-work outcomes.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with an associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Current AHA or Red Cross CPR/AED certification.
• At least five years of nursing experience in an occupational health or emergency room setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound judgment and ability to manage crisis situations.
• Knowledge of state Workers’ Compensation law, OSHA requirements, and other occupational health regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Additional certification in areas such as spirometry, audiometry, OSHA 30, environmental compliance, and/or drug and alcohol test collection.

Responsibilities

• Assess, conservatively treat, refer when appropriate, and document occupational and emergent non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Perform medical surveillance and licensing exams, including pre-employment, fitness-for-duty, powered industrial equipment, DOT physicals, and OSHA-required exams.
• Administer occupational medical program policies in alignment with company health services policies.
• Maintain Medical Department equipment and supplies within budget guidelines.
• Administer the plant’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.
• Coordinate modified or light-duty assignments that align with injured employees’ physical capabilities and support rehabilitation and timely return to work.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local occupational health and workplace safety laws, regulations, best practices, licensure, and certifications.
• Partner with site leadership to identify, assess, and mitigate workplace health and safety risks and integrate programs into site management systems.
• Support incident investigations, root cause analyses, corrective actions, prevention strategies, risk assessments, and business planning activities.
• Analyze health and safety data to identify trends, measure performance, and inform strategic decisions.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver safety training to strengthen employee awareness, engagement, regulatory compliance, and site safety culture.
• Implement company wellness programs and develop site-specific health and wellness initiatives based on employee health risks and demographics.
• Connect employees with Campbell’s resources, including the Employee Assistance Program, through promotions, group education, consultations, and referrals.
• Maintain ethical standards, positive employee relations, accurate documentation, and strict confidentiality while delivering medical care and counsel.
• Apply Workers’ Compensation regulations and case management practices to improve understanding and compliance, reduce recovery time and cost, and support return-to-work outcomes.
• Use clinical judgment and communication skills to manage stressful situations, complete assessments, and provide or recommend appropriate care.
• Collaborate with the Site EHS Manager, facility leadership, department supervisors, cross-functional teams, physicians, nurses, physical therapists, other health professionals, and third-party providers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, short- and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance, available beginning on day one.
• Matching 401(k) plan with enrollment available on the first day of employment and immediate vesting.
• Unlimited sick time, paid time off, and holiday pay.
• Free access to the fitness center for employees at WHQ.
• Access to on-site day care and a company store.
• Campbell’s Cares matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
• Wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree