Occupational Nurse Practitioner

About the role

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA.

Responsibilities

The Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for performing Surveillance exams, evaluating and treating occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses, managing acute medical conditions within Nurse Practitioner scope of practice, and managing electronic medical records.

• Possess strong organizational skills to manage changing schedules and daily demands of the department
• Understand, interpret and apply new skills and technologies
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle such information with discretion
• Dependable
• Strong, professional interpersonal skills
• Clear, concise verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to function in a team setting and exhibit behaviors which support company goals and objectives
• Ability to interact cooperatively and constructively with co-workers, customers and management

Qualifications

Minimum Educational Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Nursing and passed the NCLEX-PN examination
• Active Tennessee Nurse Practitioner licensure
• License in good standing
• Certification with a nationally accredited affiliation
• Current DOT Medical Examiner Certification strongly preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of professional Nurse Practitioner experience
• Experience working in an Occupational Health Clinic preferred
• Experience with performing OSHA surveillance exams preferred
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations is a plus
• Evaluating patients for return to work and work readiness
• Proven experience treating acute illnesses/injuries and chronic disease management
• Developing safety plans for the work environment

Note: Eastman will not accept applicants for this offered position who require visa sponsorship, including those whose status is F-1 visa OPT who subsequently would require ongoing visa sponsorship.

Benefits

Your total rewards go far beyond a competitive salary. When you join Eastman, you gain access to an exceptional suite of programs designed to protect your health, grow your wealth, and fuel your career.

Compensation & Incentives

• Base pay plus performance-based incentive opportunities that let you share in our success.