Occupational Nurse - BFDO/Main Campus

About the role

The Occupational Nurse will have the unique opportunity to support employees in a dynamic working setting on a beautiful corporate campus. This role provides the chance to work collaboratively in a culture that fosters personal growth, teamwork, self‑initiative, problem solving, and a respectful, safe environment where employees demonstrate self‑awareness, accountability, credibility, confidentiality, integrity, and professional ethics.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational health services—including certified medical services, first aid, and emergency response—to approximately 1,000 full‑time Brown‑Forman employees (production and corporate) and visitors.
• Assist with internal case‑management programs and facilitate claim settlements or lawsuits for workers‑compensation claims.
• Develop and administer health and wellness programs and activities, overseeing onsite medical clinics and all “Live Well” programs.
• Provide training and ensure compliance with all nursing‑related OSHA requirements.
• Collaborate with risk management to assure a safe work environment, promote employee safety awareness, and reduce accidents/recordable injuries.
• Work with the Brown‑Forman case manager and Risk Management for effective work‑related injury claims management.
• Assist in coordinating case management with managers and supervisors.
• Respond to and input corporate or U.S. regional workers‑compensation claims into Salesforce for first report of injury and claims administration.
• Identify the need for case‑management intervention and conduct thorough, objective assessments of the client’s status and needs.
• Execute the annual hearing‑conservation program, including scheduling, contracting vendors, and performing audiometric tests.
• Execute compliance of the DOT commercial driver’s license (CDL) program, including health physicals and drug/alcohol testing.
• Provide certified medical services, first aid, emergency response, and accident investigation for all employees and visitors.
• Monitor AED units, manage medical waste disposal, and conduct staff training.
• Lead the Medical Emergency Response Team, maintaining medical directives and prescription‑authorization protocols.
• Assist employees with medical leave, assess fitness‑for‑duty upon return, and lead the ADA accommodations process.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (2‑year) with a current LPN or RN license.
• Current and active Kentucky nursing license.
• Minimum of five years of experience as an Occupational Health Nurse in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with workers‑compensation case management.
• Experience developing, implementing, and administering comprehensive safety and health programs.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact diplomatically with regulatory agency personnel and all levels of management.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in operating a PC and using business and regulatory software.

Preferred qualifications

• BS degree in Nursing (4‑year program).
• Current certification as a urine collector for Non‑DOT and DOT drug testing, or ability to obtain within a reasonable time frame.
• Current certification as a Certified Breath Alcohol Technician, or ability to obtain within a reasonable time frame.
• Current CPR/AED/First Aid instructor status, or ability to obtain within a reasonable time frame.

Benefits

• Total Rewards designed to engage employees and ensure sustainable, profitable growth.
• Equitable pay structures tied to individual and company performance.
• Premium employee experience with a range of benefits that reflect company values and meet the needs of a diverse workforce.

Schedule

Based at 850 Dixie Highway, Louisville, Kentucky. Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm.

Company overview

Brown‑Forman believes great people build great brands. A career at Brown‑Forman offers personal and professional growth, the chance to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. Teamwork matters, and employees are encouraged to bring their best selves to work. The company is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.