Occupational Health Nurse
Job Description
Job Description:
Occupational Health Nurse
Gainesville, GA
On-site (min. 4 days a week, 1 day remote)
Standard hours with required on-call coverage, plus flexible hours to
support shift work on occasion
We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) to support manufacturing sites. This role serves as the clinical expert for occupational
health and wellbeing, driving a strong culture of health, safety, and regulatory compliance.
The OHN partners closely with site leadership, HSE, Facilities, HR (P&O), and other stakeholders to influence health outcomes, mitigate risk, and improve workforce
wellbeing. This position requires the ability to work independently in a dynamic manufacturing environment while maintaining strong collaboration with site leaders
and across a broader Associate Health & Wellbeing network.
The Occupational Health Nurse is the primary clinical authority at the site, responsible for implementing and delivering health and wellbeing programs aligned to
organizational strategy. This role supports both a primary (home) site and additional locations, requiring flexibility, adaptability, and a strong partnership mindset.
The OHN plays a critical role in protecting employee health, reducing risk, and enabling business performance through evidence-based occupational health
What are we looking for?
BS in Nursing required, Master’s preferred
Minimum 3+ years Occupational Health experience
Registered Nurse (RN) with active Georgia license. Compact license preferred.
Experience in occupational health, manufacturing, or industrial environments
Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, workplace safety, and health surveillance programs
Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to travel approx. 25%
Preferred
COHN or COHN-S certification
Experience with population health analytics and data-driven program design
Background in ergonomics, injury prevention, and health promotion programs
Previous experience of working in a manufacturing environment
Key Success Factors
Strong influencing and relationship-building skills
Ability to translate data into practical, business-relevant insights
High level of clinical judgment and autonomy
Passion for advancing a culture of health, safety, and wellbeing
What would be your key responsibilities?
Clinical Care & Case Management
Provide clinical assessment, triage, and management of occupational injuries and illnesses in alignment within the scope of nursing license.
Deliver first aid medical response during clinic hours
Manage return-to-work programs and continuity of care
Maintain accurate, confidential employee health records in compliance with
HIPAA and company policy
Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure compliance with OSHA, federal and state regulations, and internal policies
Administer and manage required health surveillance programs, including:
Hearing conservation
Respiratory protection
Bloodborne pathogens
Exposure monitoring (chemical, biological, ergonomic risks)
Support incident investigations and partner with HSE to identify and mitigate workplace hazards
Oversee work-related injury/illness case processes and collaborate with claims adjusters and risk management
Health & Wellbeing Strategy
Develop and implement site-specific health action plans based on population health data and risk assessments
Translate health data, dashboards, and insights into actionable recommendations and reporting to site leaders
Evaluate program effectiveness, monitor outcomes, and identify gaps or opportunities
Promote preventative health through education, coaching, and proactive interventions
Business Partnership & Influence
Build trusted, credible partnerships with site leaders and stakeholders to influence a culture of health and safety
Advise leadership on occupational health risks, trends, and regulatory requirements
Engage Associates through walkthroughs, inspections, health promotion events, and training initiatives
Support benefits utilization through health fairs and collaboration with Benefits teams
Ergonomics & Workplace Safety
Conduct and support ergonomic assessments across manufacturing and office environments
Collaborate with HSE to address injury trends and improve workplace design and practices
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
Partner with the broader Associate Health & Wellbeing team to deploy strategy and share best practices
Participate in communities of practice to exchange insights, tools, and learnings
Stay current with evolving regulations, industry trends, and emerging technologies in Occupational Health
What can you expect from Mars?
Work with over 130,000 with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.