Occupational Health Nurse Team Lead

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.

Intro:

Manages nursing service activities for occupational health services, including promoting employee safety, and ensures compliance with occupational health, safety, and environmental regulations.

What You Will Do:

• Directs nursing staff in occupational health services.

• Supervises the implementation of occupational health, safety, and environmental rules and regulations.

• Develops and conducts training programs to promote employee safety in the workplace.

• Measures employee performance and trains new staff members. Promotes the development of existing staff members.

What You Have:

Education/Experience: Degree required. Accredited Registered Nurse (RN) degree, current state Registered Nurse (RN) license, and current CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)/First Aid certification.

Office Support Tools: Knowledge of commonly used office hardware, software and equipment; ability to use the tools available at the desktop (for example: word processing, email, presentation software, and spreadsheets.)

Level Working Knowledge:

• Describes the benefits and relative strengths of tools for a specific application.

• Demonstrates some advanced functions of at least one product.

• Performs first-level problem resolution before seeking help elsewhere.

• Helps colleagues with desktop tools where necessary.

• Works with all basic office-support products.

Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Develops basic persuasive arguments.

• Discusses organizational culture around providing input on decisions.

• Uses active listening skills and probing techniques to surface opportunities to influence.

• Identifies who the decision makers are and how they receive information.

• Regularly presents ideas or suggestions to associates in persuasive terms.

Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.

Level Extensive Experience:

• Seeks out what's common in conflicting points of view.

• Influences key individuals inside and outside own group and earns their respect.

• Resolves potentially harmful differences between individuals and groups of people.

• Contributes as a member on a variety of teams.

• Establishes and maintains productive working relationships within and outside of own area.

• Establishes and maintains credibility with clients and teammates.

Clinical Policies and Standards: Knowledge of all clinical standards and policies set for a healthcare environment; ability to apply and adhere to industry standards, policies and procedures in the processes of a clinical practice.

Level Extensive Experience:

• Evaluates existing and evolving standards and procedures and their impact on the organization.

• Develops control and monitoring mechanisms for clinical policies adherence.

• Participates in the development of clinical policies and practices.

• Trains others on advanced clinical standards and policies across medical specialties.

• Collaborates with other functions in establishing and documenting joint standards.

• Monitors different types of clinical practice to ensure compliance with standards.

Clinical Leadership: Knowledge of key business and clinical leadership concepts relevant to the healthcare function; ability to balance business needs with the needs of patients' and patient care priorities.

Level Extensive Experience:

• Establishes departmental budget that supports organizational goals without sacrificing quality care.

• Selects treatments from among approved options based on individual patient circumstances.

• Evaluates the financial and clinical impact of new technologies or treatments.

• Conducts training programs in one or more clinical specialties.

• Gives feedback to clinical staff regarding performance and areas for improvement.

• Measures organizational performance against established standards; recommends process improvements.

Nursing Assessment and Care - HNU: Knowledge of the policies and activities regarding nursing assessment and care; ability to assess patients' nursing care needs, develop and implement a nursing care plan, monitor progress and make adjustments as necessary.

Level Extensive Experience:

• Trains others to counsel patients and family members on condition and selected treatment plan.

• Shares experiences with developing and implementing nursing care plans for many and diverse patients.

• Provides insight into alternative pain management therapies and associated nursing considerations.

• Consults on defining expected outcomes for new and high-risk disorders and developing associated strategies.

• Discusses cases where actual outcomes differed from expectations and lessons learned.

• Compares and contrasts different interventions, potential outcomes and associated risks and benefits.

Safety, Injury Prevention and Emergency Procedures: Knowledge of the prevention and treatment of intentional or unintentional injuries; ability to implement emergency procedures in accordance with appropriate safety plans.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Treats and reports all situations and incidents endangering personal safety.

• Administers appropriate first aid and follows emergency procedures.

• Assesses the factors that contribute to intentional and unintentional injury.

• Carries out accident/incident investigations in accordance with appropriate safety plans.

• Conducts hazard identification and observes universal precautions for injury prevention.

Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHS) Compliance: Knowledge of regulations and standards regarding the occupational safety and health of personnel working within an organization; ability to apply relevant regulations and standards to daily work activities.

Level Extensive Experience:

• Oversees compliance with OSHS regulations in various work activities and environments.

• Coaches more junior colleagues on OSHS guidelines that will affect their daily work activities.

• Recommends preventive actions to handle potential risks that may occur in work procedures.

• Provides insights to optimize the effectiveness of various occupational safety protection methods.

• Coordinates all major regulatory issues regarding OSHS safety management.

• Investigates and mitigates situations with potential regulatory implications when working with hazardous materials.

What Will Set You Apart:

Occupational Health Nurse experience, leadership experience

 

 

Summary Pay Range:

$97,530.00 - $146,290.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

       

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

 

 

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

 

 

 

 

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

 

 

Posting Dates:

November 13, 2026 - November 26, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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