What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Health Nurse | HubWest position at Arizona Public Service - APS?
Occupational Health Nurse | HubWest
At APS, we’re committed to creating a safe and healthy workplace for every employee. As an Occupational Health Nurse, you’ll be the trusted health resource at our HubWest clinic, providing care, guidance, and support that helps employees return to work safely and maintain their well-being. This role is essential in promoting health, managing injuries, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, all while fostering a culture of wellness across our West Valley locations.
What your day would be like:
You are responsible for:
- Provide Care and Assessment: Deliver medical evaluations, treatment, and health education to employees in alignment with company policies and regulatory standards.
- Manage Cases: Oversee return-to-work programs, injury treatment, and regulatory testing to support employee recovery and compliance.
- Conduct Testing: Administer drug and alcohol screenings and other required health assessments.
- Operate the Clinic: Staff the HubWest clinic full time, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and readiness for health emergencies.
- Promote Wellness: Serve as a resource for health and wellness initiatives, offering guidance and support to employees across HubWest and other APS West Valley locations.
Who we’re looking for:
- Clinical Expertise: Licensed nurse with experience in occupational health, injury care, and regulatory compliance.
- Strong Communicator: Ability to explain medical information clearly and compassionately to employees and stakeholders.
- Organized and Detail-Oriented: Skilled in managing multiple cases and maintaining accurate health records.
- Collaborative Mindset: Works effectively with employees, managers, and health professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
- Proactive and Resourceful: Comfortable handling health emergencies and driving wellness programs that make a real impact.
Occupational Health Nurse | HubWest
- Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of residency
- PLUS five (5) years nursing experience.
Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications:
- Knowledge of emerging practices and trends within thearea.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
- Certified Occupational Health Nurse credential (COHN or COHN-S).
- Experience working in an occupational health setting of a large organization with multiple team members including healthcare providers, medical assistants and nursing staff.
- Experience in occupational health in the Utilities sector.
- Certifications by Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing (CAOHC) and/or National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
- Certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Pulmonary Function Testing, Occupational Hearing Conservation, Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
- Knowledge in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
- Experience working with Workers' Compensation and Short Term Disability.
- Case management skills.
- Knowledge of regulations, such as Department of Transportation (DOT), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
- Knowledge of Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) regulations as it relates to employee absences and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as it relates to reasonable accommodation