Onsite RN

OccuMedX Group, Inc. • Cartersville, GA

31d • Onsite

About The Position

OccuMedX is seeking an experienced and motivated Occupational Health Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive occupational health services. The role delivers clinical care, injury management, OSHA-compliant documentation, health surveillance, wellness initiatives, and client support to help maintain a safe and productive work environment. The Occupational Health RN serves as the primary healthcare resource for construction workers and works closely with project management, safety professionals, case managers, and OccuMedX leadership to reduce OSHA recordables, improve employee outcomes, and ensure exceptional client service.

The position includes assessing and treating occupational injuries and illnesses, providing emergency response and follow-up care, conducting occupational health evaluations and surveillance, supporting case management and return-to-work efforts, maintaining accurate medical records, partnering with client and safety teams, and overseeing daily clinic operations. The nurse must be able to work independently on remote construction projects and meet the physical demands of work at large construction sites.

Requirements

• Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience.
• Current BLS certification.
• Strong assessment and clinical decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to remain calm during emergencies and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer service, relationship-building, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and occupational medicine principles.
• Ability to educate employees on injury prevention and wellness.
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Comfort working independently on remote construction projects.
• Ability to frequently stand and walk throughout large construction sites; lift and carry up to 50 pounds; bend, kneel, climb stairs, and occasionally climb ladders; wear required PPE; work indoors and outdoors in varying weather; and tolerate construction noise, dust, heat, and cold while following safety protocols.

Nice To Haves

• Multi-state compact license.
• Occupational Health experience.
• Construction, industrial, manufacturing, or emergency nursing experience.
• Emergency Department, Urgent Care, Trauma, or Critical Care background.
• Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN or COHN-S).
• ACLS certification.
• NIOSH Spirometry Certification.
• DOT Urine Drug Screen Collector Certification.
• Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT) Certification.
• OSHA 30 Construction certification.
• Workers' Compensation case management experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess, evaluate, and treat occupational injuries and illnesses within the RN scope of practice.
• Provide first aid, emergency stabilization, triage, and appropriate referrals; recognize emergencies and activate EMS when indicated.
• Conduct focused physical assessments and document findings accurately.
• Administer medications and treatments under physician standing orders, company protocols, and state nursing regulations.
• Perform wound care, splinting, burn treatment, eye irrigation, and other occupational health procedures.
• Monitor employees returning for follow-up evaluations.
• Perform fit-for-duty evaluations and occupational health surveillance, including respirator clearances, hearing conservation activities, and vision screening.
• Assist with drug and alcohol testing in accordance with DOT, OSHA, client, and company policies.
• Participate in wellness initiatives, including blood pressure screenings, hydration education, heat illness prevention, ergonomic education, and health promotion.
• Maintain clinic readiness, including medication inventory, emergency equipment, and medical supplies.
• Coordinate care with OccuMedX Case Management for reportable injuries.
• Communicate with treating providers about work restrictions and return-to-work status.
• Assist in developing modified duty recommendations and monitor employee progress until release to full duty.
• Support early intervention strategies to reduce lost-time injuries.
• Complete accurate, thorough, and timely electronic medical documentation that meets OSHA, HIPAA, company, and client requirements.
• Submit injury documentation within established company timeframes and maintain confidential employee medical records.
• Participate in internal quality assurance audits.
• Build working relationships with client leadership and project teams; participate in site safety meetings and toolbox talks.
• Help identify injury trends and recommend preventive measures; promote safety and injury prevention.
• Serve as a healthcare resource for employees and site leadership.
• Maintain daily clinic operations, order and monitor supplies and medications, and inspect emergency equipment and clinic readiness.
• Ensure compliance with state nursing regulations and company clinical protocols.
• Participate in continuing education and required company training.

What This Job Offers

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