Occupational Health Nurse

Mars•Gainesville, FL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) to support manufacturing sites. This role serves as the clinical expert for occupational health and wellbeing, driving a strong culture of health, safety, and regulatory compliance. The OHN partners closely with site leadership, HSE, Facilities, HR (P&O), and other stakeholders to influence health outcomes, mitigate risk, and improve workforce wellbeing. This position requires the ability to work independently in a dynamic manufacturing environment while maintaining strong collaboration with site leaders and across a broader Associate Health & Wellbeing network. The Occupational Health Nurse is the primary clinical authority at the site, responsible for implementing and delivering health and wellbeing programs aligned to organizational strategy. This role supports both a primary (home) site and additional locations, requiring flexibility, adaptability, and a strong partnership mindset. The OHN plays a critical role in protecting employee health, reducing risk, and enabling business performance through evidence-based occupational health.

Requirements

BS in Nursing required
Minimum 3+ years Occupational Health experience
Registered Nurse (RN) with active Georgia license. Compact license preferred.
Experience in occupational health, manufacturing, or industrial environments
Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, workplace safety, and health surveillance programs
Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to travel approx. 25%

Nice To Haves

Master’s preferred
COHN or COHN-S certification
Experience with population health analytics and data-driven program design
Background in ergonomics, injury prevention, and health promotion programs
Previous experience of working in a manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

Provide clinical assessment, triage, and management of occupational injuries and illnesses in alignment within the scope of nursing license.
Deliver first aid medical response during clinic hours
Manage return-to-work programs and continuity of care
Maintain accurate, confidential employee health records in compliance with HIPAA and company policy
Ensure compliance with OSHA, federal and state regulations, and internal policies
Administer and manage required health surveillance programs, including: Hearing conservation, Respiratory protection, Bloodborne pathogens, Exposure monitoring (chemical, biological, ergonomic risks)
Support incident investigations and partner with HSE to identify and mitigate workplace hazards
Oversee work-related injury/illness case processes and collaborate with claims adjusters and risk management
Develop and implement site-specific health action plans based on population health data and risk assessments
Translate health data, dashboards, and insights into actionable recommendations and reporting to site leaders
Evaluate program effectiveness, monitor outcomes, and identify gaps or opportunities
Promote preventative health through education, coaching, and proactive interventions
Build trusted, credible partnerships with site leaders and stakeholders to influence a culture of health and safety
Advise leadership on occupational health risks, trends, and regulatory requirements
Engage Associates through walkthroughs, inspections, health promotion events, and training initiatives
Support benefits utilization through health fairs and collaboration with Benefits teams
Conduct and support ergonomic assessments across manufacturing and office environments
Collaborate with HSE to address injury trends and improve workplace design and practices
Partner with the broader Associate Health & Wellbeing team to deploy strategy and share best practices
Participate in communities of practice to exchange insights, tools, and learnings
Stay current with evolving regulations, industry trends, and emerging technologies in Occupational Health