Position: Occupational Health Nurse III
Location: Pontiac, IL (On-Site)
Duration: 12-Month Contract
Start Date: September 28, 2026
Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Monday-Friday (30-minute lunch)
Rate: $49/hour
Travel: None
Interview Process: 2 Rounds (1st Phone Interview, 2nd Onsite Interview)
Position Overview
Caterpillar is seeking an experienced Occupational Health Nurse III to join its Corporate Medical Department in Pontiac, Illinois. This role is ideal for a highly skilled Registered Nurse who can work independently, manage occupational injury and illness cases, provide emergency response support, and partner closely with HR, Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), leadership teams, and external medical providers.
This is a second-shift, onsite position supporting employees in both a clinic and manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage occupational and non-occupational injury and illness cases.
- Perform employee triage, assessment, treatment, and documentation.
- Respond to and assist with onsite medical emergencies.
- Conduct OSHA-mandated medical surveillance exams.
- Perform drug and alcohol screenings and fit-for-duty evaluations.
- Support post-offer/new hire medical screenings.
- Coordinate injury follow-ups, return-to-work processes, and disability case management.
- Maintain accurate medical records and workplace health documentation.
- Partner with HR, Labor Relations, EH&S, facility leadership, and external healthcare providers.
- Support employee wellness initiatives and health education programs.
- Ensure clinic readiness, cleanliness, and regulatory compliance.
Required Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Active CPR Certification.
- 3-5 years of nursing experience in:
- Occupational Health
- Acute Care
- Emergency Care
- Industrial/Manufacturing Health Services
- Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently.
Top Required Skills
Clinical Skills
- Emergency response and triage
- First aid treatment
- Venipuncture
- Pulmonary function testing
Administrative Skills
- Medical documentation and recordkeeping
- Case management
- Return-to-work coordination
Technical Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Microsoft Teams
- General computer proficiency
- Ability to learn HR and medical systems such as PeopleSoft
Soft Skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Strong interpersonal communication
- Team collaboration
- Accountability and professionalism
- Adaptability
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Self-motivation and independent decision-making
Team Environment
The Occupational Health Nurse III will work alongside:
- 2 Full-Time Occupational Health Nurses
- 3 PRN Nurses
- Nurse Manager
This role regularly collaborates with HR, Labor Relations, Environmental Health & Safety, facility leadership, and external medical providers.
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