What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse, Occupational Health Nurse position at Wellness Works?
Are you a registered nurse seeking a rewarding career outside of the hospital setting?
Wellness Works is hiring an Occupational Health Nurse to provide workplace health services at manufacturing facilities across multiple locations. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a low-stress, non-hospital environment with a predictable schedule that includes no evenings, weekends, or on-call hours. Enjoy working daytime hours with some flexibility, and experience the satisfaction of supporting employee health and safety directly in the workplace. Ideal for nurses who value independence, relationship-building, and clinical care without the high-pressure demands of hospital shifts.
Schedule
This is a full-time, 40-hour position, five 8-hour days per week:
- Four days in Brattleboro, Vermont
- One day in Keene, New Hampshire
- Daytime hours with some flexibility in start times
- No evenings, weekends, holidays, or on-call hours
The predictable schedule can work well for nurses balancing childcare, family responsibilities, or other commitments.
What You Will Do
The Occupational Health Nurse provides clinical care and occupational health support directly in the workplace. Responsibilities include:
- Assessing, triaging, treating, and following up on workplace injuries and illnesses
- Providing first aid and responding to workplace medical needs
- Supporting workers' compensation and return-to-work processes
- Performing occupational health screenings, including hearing, vision, respirator fit testing, and vital signs
- Administering vaccines, medications, and treatments according to protocol
- Assisting with workplace safety, ergonomics, injury prevention, and OSHA-related requirements
- Maintaining accurate and confidential employee health records
- Collaborating with Wellness Works and client safety, HR, and management teams
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for a nurse who is self-motivated, organized, approachable, and comfortable working independently. Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, communication skills, and the ability to take initiative are important.
Candidates should also be comfortable with Microsoft Office applications and willing to learn new skills and systems.
Qualifications
- Current RN license with authorization to practice in Vermont and New Hampshire
- Current BLS certification
- Ideally five (5) years of nursing experience preferred, but not required
- Occupational health experience preferred, but not required
- BSN preferred, but not required
- Reliable transportation and ability to report to both locations as scheduled
- Must live within reasonable commuting distance of the Brattleboro/Keene area or planning to relocate
Equal Opportunity Employer
Wellness Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable law.
Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Nursing: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- RN (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40 - $45