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Occupational Health Nurse Case Manager - RN, Manufacturing

Posted Date:  Aug 4, 2026
Requisition Number:  129899

Why Hershey:

At The Hershey Company, our culture is rooted in purpose and inspired by Milton Hershey’s enduring vision that business should create opportunity for others. Through our commitment to corporate philanthropy, we create positive impact by supporting communities, helping children thrive, and operating as a business for good. This includes our deep and long standing partnership with Milton Hershey School, where we invest in education, workforce readiness, and hands on engagement to help students succeed beyond the classroom. Supported by strategic grantmaking, product donations, cross brand collaboration, and strong employee volunteerism, Hershey offers a place to work where making a difference—locally and globally—is part of how we do business every day.

Job Location: Stuarts Draft, VA

Specialist Environmental & Employee Health & Safety

About The Hershey Company

The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) is an industry-leading snacks company known for making more moments of goodness through its iconic brands. With a strong portfolio across chocolate, confectionery, and salty snacks, Hershey delights consumers every day. Our beloved brands include Hershey’s, Reese’s, KitKat®, Dots Pretzels, Lesser Evil, Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers, Ice Breakers, and more. 
 
At Hershey, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in the communities where we live, work, and do business. This commitment originated with our founder, Milton Hershey, and continues to shape who we are today. Guided by our employee value proposition, Lead Today. Create Tomorrow, we empower our people to drive impact now while shaping what comes next. Our One Hershey mindset brings teams together across functions, geographies, and businesses, enabling us to operate with speed, collaboration, and shared purpose.

How will you fit in the big picture?

Reporting to the EHS Manager, the Occupational Health Nurse Case Manager provides professional occupational health, wellness, and case management services that support safe, healthy, and productive workplaces. This role serves as a trusted resource for employees, leaders, healthcare providers, and claims partners while advocating for employee wellbeing and supporting business objectives. The Occupational Health Nurse Case Manager plays a key role in injury management, return-to-work programs, medical surveillance, regulatory compliance, and health promotion initiatives across manufacturing operations.

What will you do?

  • Manage occupational injuries and illnesses through assessment, treatment coordination, case management, follow-up, and return-to-work planning.  
  • Partner with employees, healthcare providers, claims administrators, and site leadership to ensure timely and effective claims management.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential medical documentation in compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
  • Support and administer medical surveillance programs including hearing conservation, respiratory protection, periodic physicals, and other occupational health initiatives.
  • Facilitate post-offer health assessments, drug and alcohol testing programs, and other occupational health services.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners on accommodations, disability management, absence management, and interactive processes.
  • Drive employee health and wellness programs by connecting employees to resources and promoting holistic wellbeing.
  • Identify opportunities to improve service quality, regulatory compliance, employee experience, and operational effectiveness.

Minimum Education & Requirements

Experience:

  • 3+ years of relevant occupational health, industrial nursing, case management, or employee health experience. 
  • Experience managing workplace injuries, return-to-work programs, workers' compensation claims, and employee health initiatives preferred.
  • Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to occupational health programs. 

Education:

  • Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in the state of employment. 
  • Current BLS certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. 
  • Occupational health nursing experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred. 
  • COHN or COHN-S certification, or willingness to obtain certification, preferred. 
  • Certifications in audiometry, spirometry, and drug/alcohol testing are a plus.

Benefits and Perks

At Hershey, we offer competitive pay and a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, financial security, and life outside of work.
  • Health & Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness programs that support your physical and mental health
  • Financial Security: Competitive pay, annual incentive opportunities, and a 401(k) with company match
  • Time Off & Flexibility: Paid time off, company holidays, and flexible ways of working where applicable
  • Growth & Development: Career development programs, learning opportunities, and internal mobility
Benefits may vary based on role, location, and eligibility.

 

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
 
The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans.  

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Nearest Major Market: Charlottesville
Nearest Secondary Market: Virginia

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