Occupational Health Nurse (1099)

Please note, this is a 1099 consulting role working an average of 10 hours per week. Must be located in CA. 

Role Scope: 

The Occupational Health Nurse is responsible for protecting and promoting the health and safety of team members by managing employee health programs, regulatory compliance, and infection prevention initiatives. This role ensures employees meet health clearance requirements, responds to occupational exposures, supports workplace safety, and partners closely with Practice/Clinical Operations, People Operations, and Clinical leadership to maintain a healthy workforce in a regulated healthcare environment. 

• Oversees the pre-employment medical clearance process and annual employee health screenings (immunizations, TB testing, respirator clearance, fit testing, drug testing coordination). 

• Partners with new team members to collect and evaluate medical records, place orders with occupational health vendor, and interpret test results aligned to Habitat Health policies. 

• Maintain employee health records in accordance with organizational policy, OSHA, CDC, and state requirements. 

• Promote promotion of work-related exposures, identification of work-related risks and Partner with Practice/Clinical Operations to implement exposure mitigation, surveillance, and outbreak response measures. 

• Perform post-exposure evaluations and follow-up (e.g., bloodborne pathogen exposures). 

• Support infection prevention and control programs, including respiratory protection programs. 

• Develop and support employee wellness, health education, and injury prevention initiatives. 

• Assist with seasonal and annual vaccination and testing campaigns. 

• Serve as a clinical resource for managers and employees regarding occupational health concerns. 

• Support emergency preparedness and response planning as needed. 

Qualifications:  

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state(s). 

• Minimum of 2–3 years of nursing experience, preferably in occupational health, employee health, emergency, urgent care, or public health settings.  

• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, workers’ compensation processes, and employee health best practices. 

• Excellent assessment, documentation, and communication skills. 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound clinical judgment. 

Nice to have: 

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) 

• Certification in Occupational Health Nursing (COHN or COHN-S) 

• Experience in healthcare, multi-site, or regulated environments 

• Familiarity with California occupational health and workers’ compensation requirements (if applicable) 

• Experience with electronic health records or employee health tracking systems. 

Compensation:  

This is a 1099 consulting position with an expected hourly rate of $57.00 - $72 per hour. 

Vaccination Policy, including COVID-19 

At Habitat Health, we aim to provide safe and high-quality care to our participants. To achieve this, please note that we have vaccination policies to keep both our team members and participants safe. For covid and flu, we require either proof of vaccination or declination form and required masking while in participant locations as a safe as an essential requirement of this role.  Requests for reasonable accommodations due to an applicant’s disability or sincerely held religious beliefs will be considered and may be granted based upon review. We also require that team members adhere to all infection control, PPE standards and vaccination requirements related to specific roles and locations as a condition of employment. 

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: 

Habitat Health is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Habitat Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), or other status protected by applicable law. 

Habitat Health is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Habitat Health will take steps to provide people with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs with reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.  Accordingly, if you require a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at [email protected]. 

Beware of Scams and Fraud 

Please ensure your application is being submitted through a Habitat Health sponsored site only. Our emails will come from @habitathealth.com email addresses. If you feel that you have been the victim of a scam such as this, please report the incident to the Federal Trade Commission by selecting the ‘Rip-offs and Imposter Scams’ option: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/.