Occupational Nurse

U. S. Steel • Houston, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

United States Steel Corporation is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse to provide high-quality clinical care and occupational health services that protect employees and promote a safe, healthy workplace. The nurse will support injury and illness care, health screening and surveillance, case management, drug testing, wellness initiatives, and safe return to work while collaborating with employees, leaders, Human Resources, safety professionals, and external providers.

Requirements

• Associate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program.
• Current, unrestricted registered nurse license valid in the designated state.
• At least five years of nursing experience, including two years in occupational medicine or occupational health.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• CAOHC Certification.
• NIOSH Certification.
• Demonstrated clinical assessment, triage, documentation, care-coordination, and emergency-response skills.
• Working knowledge of workers’ compensation, return-to-work practices, confidentiality, and occupational health recordkeeping.
• Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and computer skills.
• Ability to work designated hours and travel for meetings and training as required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Certified Occupational Health Nurse credential, such as COHN or COHN-S.
• Experience with occupational case management, medical surveillance, audiometry, spirometry, respirator programs, drug and alcohol testing, ergonomics, or wellness programming.
• ACLS or another advanced emergency certification relevant to the clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site triage, first aid, emergency response, and nursing care for occupational injuries and illnesses within applicable licensure, protocols, and company policy.
• Perform authorized clinical procedures and occupational health screenings, including immunizations, vision and hearing testing, pulmonary testing, electrocardiograms, and laboratory coordination.
• Coordinate medical surveillance, respirator clearances, and follow-up for occupational exposures and other site-specific health risks.
• Manage work-related injury and illness cases from initial assessment through closure, including referrals, documentation, follow-up, and return-to-work planning.
• Coordinate drug and alcohol testing and maintain accurate, confidential medical records in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Support employee education, wellness programs, health fairs, vaccination campaigns, and injury-prevention initiatives.
• Maintain clinic supplies and emergency equipment and contribute to safe, efficient clinic operations.
• Collaborate with employees, leaders, Human Resources, Environmental Health and Safety, claims professionals, health care providers, and other partners.

What This Job Offers

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