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Occupational Health Nurse

Caterpillar Inc.
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 25 Sept 2025
💰 $119,760/yr($79,800/yr$119,760/yr)

About the role

Career Area:

Human Resources

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

The Occupational Health Nurse is an advanced nurse generalist applying clinical occupational nursing practices in large high-volume, stand-alone focus facility medical station. You may be assigned special assignments and to support the local Human Resources department’s strategy. You will serve as a highly skilled, autonomous occupational health nurse within the Corporate Medical Department, servicing stakeholders that may include Operations, EH&S, HR organizations, Compensation and Benefits and the Corporate Medical team. 

What you will do:

  • Delivery of comprehensive nursing services related to employee illness and injury. 
  • Function as an autonomous nurse with the ability to respond independently to the majority of clinical situations.
  • Respond to and lead on-site medical emergency response. 
  • Represent the Corporate Medical Department, its policies and strategy. 
  • Seek ways to innovate, improve and create best-in-class occupational medical practices.
  • Provide case management services for employees on occupational health injuries.  
  • Act as the centralized repository for medical data and the HIPAA-compliant liaison. 
  • Support C+B and HR in the administration of various disability plans and payroll policies. 
  • Receive and critically evaluate medical documentation to determine the need for medical leave and the appropriateness of both medical restrictions and accommodations. 
  • Consult and provide feedback to employees and providers on evidence bases practice guidelines.
  • Provide occupational support, health coaching and referrals to appropriate care. 
  • Assist occupational physicians in evaluating employee readiness for return-to-work. 
  • Compile and maintain accurate and complete records within appropriate database(s).

What you will have:

  • Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Michigan 
  • 3 to 5 years of job-related experience in occupational medicine or acute care
  • Ability to learn and manipulate various online databases
  • Knowledge in various areas of occupational health and Human resources 
  • Ability to work autonomously with limited direct supervision 
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality 
  • Outstanding clinical skills and judgment 
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills 
  • Excellent organization skills 

What Will Set You Apart

  • ACLS Training and Certification
  • Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Additional Information: 

  • This position does not offer relocation. 
  • This position requires 10% or less travel. 
  • This is a 1st shift position, but the successful candidate must be willing to work flex hours on alternate shifts as needed.  

What You Will Get

  • Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
  • Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays.
  • All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
     

About Caterpillar –

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and a

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