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Registered Nurse
Working Title Occupational Health Registered Nurse
Department/Division Human Resources - Occupational Safety and Health Services
Job Type Full Time
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Requisition ID:
44032
Work Location:
Human Resources - Municipal Center
Pay Range:
G.28, $64,061.70 - $99,295.64
Starting Salary:
Minimum of the Pay Range
Work Schedule:
Monday to Friday 8AM to 5PM
Part Time Hours/Wk:
Job Open Date:
3/20/25
Application Deadline:

Job Duties:

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 two Occupational Health Nurses 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:

  • 11 holidays plus 3 flexible personal holidays each year
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) monthly accruals
  • Paid maternity/paternity and parental leave
  • Leave donation program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Professional Development

**This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Once the appropriate applicant pool has been established, it will be closed.**

 

Minimum Requirements:

MINIMUMS: Requires current and valid licensure as a Registered Nurse by the State of Virginia or as a part of the Compact Designation (Multi-State Privileges) and 2 or more years related hands-on Registered Nurse experience. Current CPR certification. Must have, or obtain, a current and valid Virginia or North Carolina drivers license in accordance with Virginia or North Carolina DMV drivers license eligibility requirements.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. This position may require that incumbents to wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, safety footwear, hard hats, safety eyewear, gloves, or other safety attire and equipment in designated areas of risk. Specific requirements will be determined and communicated by the employees supervisor based on position assignments.

Additional Requirements:

DMV Transcript:  Not Required
CDL:  Not Required                                       
DOT History:  
Not Required                                                 
CPS Check:  Not Required
Physical:  Not Required    
Respirator:  Not Required
Polygraph Review:  
Not Required
Psychological Screening:  Not Required

Attachments Required:  None

Preferences:

Clinical Experience
Experience with Electronic Health Records - EHR
Occupational Health Experience
Case Management Experience

Special Instructions:

  • Please complete the application in its entirety and include your resume if required by the posting. 
  • Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you provide on your application and/or resume; or otherwise demonstrated during the hiring process.
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VRS Contribution:   All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.  

Drug Free Workplace:  The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.

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