Principal Occupational Health Nurse

Job Title: Principal Occupational Health Nurse (RN)
Location: Carlsbad, CA 92008
Contract Type: 12 Months+ of Contract (Temp to Hire)

Start Date: ASAP
Shift: 8hrs x 3 Days - 24 hrs/weekly
Pay Range: $65 - $70/hr. on W2
 
Job Summary:
The Occupational Health Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for promoting and maintaining the health and safety of employees in the workplace. This role involves conducting health assessments, managing work-related injuries, coordinating wellness programs, and ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct pre-employment and annual health assessments, immunizations, and screenings.
• Manage employee injuries and illnesses, including treatment, documentation, and follow-up.
• Administer vaccinations, TB testing, and drug/alcohol testing as required.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee health records.
• Provide health education and counselling to employees.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Support return-to-work evaluations and case management for occupational injuries.
• Collaborate with HR, Safety, and Environmental Health departments on wellness and safety initiatives.

 
Requirements:

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in CA
• Minimum 5 years of RN experience (Occupational Health, Employee Health, or Public Health preferred).
• BLS/CPR Certification – American Heart Association.
• Knowledge of OSHA guidelines, workplace health, and safety standards of Worker's Compensation and CA state laws

 
Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Occupational Health Nursing (COHN/COHN-S).
• Experience with workers’ compensation and case management.
• Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems.