Description
Join Our Team as an Occupational Health Nurse – No Nights, No Weekends, No 12-Hour Shifts!
Are you an experienced nurse looking for a rewarding role outside of the hospital setting? Do you want to use your clinical expertise in a stable, structured environment with predictable hours? We are hiring one Occupational Health Nurse to join our team!
Why Choose Occupational Health Nursing?
- Work-Life Balance: Monday–Friday schedule, 8 AM – 5 PM – no nights, weekends, or 12-hour shifts.
- Hybrid Flexibility: After 90 days of successful performance, enjoy two days of telework per week.
- Impactful Work: Help employees safely return to work, support workplace health, and play a key role in ensuring a safe work environment.
- Stability & Predictability: A structured setting with steady responsibilities—no short staffing or last-minute shift changes.
What You’ll Do:
Depending on your assignment, you will:
- Coordinate employee return-to-work cases for work-related and personal medical conditions.
- Assess employees’ ability to safely perform their jobs or alternate job duties.
- Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and HR teams to ensure compliance with medical restrictions, workplace safety, and FMLA requirements.
- Monitor and track active workers’ compensation and light-duty cases.
- Administer occupational health programs such as vaccinations and wellness initiatives.
- Provide guidance on workplace exposures (BBP, TB, etc.) and ensure follow-up care.
- Support HR with ADA accommodations, drug test follow-ups, and EAP referrals.
- Perform case management interventions to help employees navigate health challenges affecting their work.
**A $5,000 hiring bonus is being offered for this position.Hiring bonuses shall only be for new hires of original employment or reemployment as defined in Human Resources Policy No. 5.0.
- $1,250 will be awarded in the first paycheck.
- $1,750 will be awarded upon completion of the six (6) month interim performance evaluation with an overall rating of “Meets Expectations”.
- $2,000 will be awarded upon completion of the employee’s one (1) year probationary period and a performance evaluation with an overall rating of “Meets Expectations”.
What We’re Looking For:
- Must possess an active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia or hold a multistate license through the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) that allows practice in Virginia. Nurses with single-state licenses from non-compact states must obtain Virginia licensure before employment.
- We welcome applicants with diverse nursing experience and are willing to provide training for the right candidate. Candidates should have a strong clinical background. Experience in occupational health, case management, ambulatory care, hospital clinics, or related fields is valued, but not required.
- Strong ability to assess medical conditions and provide return-to-work guidance
- Excellent documentation and communication skills to coordinate care with multiple stakeholders
- A proactive, problem-solving approach to employee health and workplace safety
Make the Move to a Healthier Nursing Career!
If you’re ready to trade long shifts for work-life balance, enjoy the stability of weekday hours, and make an impact in occupational health, apply today!
The City offers a generous benefits package such as health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans. Other key benefits include:
- Paid Holidays
- A generous leave policy
- Paid maternity/paternity and parental leave
- Leave donation program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Development
The City of Virginia Beach is an Equal opportunity Employer.
