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Eastman
Kingsport, Tennessee

Occupational Nurse Practitioner

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

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Job Description

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. For more information, visit eastman.com. 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.

Essential Duties

  • 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

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

Notice

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.

Health & Wellness

  • Comprehensive medical, prescription-drug, and dental coverage—paired with a Health Savings Account option to help you save tax-free dollars for care today or in the future.
  • A robust menu of voluntary benefits—including vision, optional life, critical-illness protection, and more—so you can tailor coverage to fit your life.
  • Holistic wellness support: financial-planning tools, family-building assistance (adoption, pregnancy, and fertility resources), parental leave, and confidential Employee Assistance Program counseling.

Retirement & Financial Strategies

  • 401(k) with a company match—plus an additional annual retirement contribution from Eastman to accelerate your long-term savings.

Time Away

  • Eleven paid holidays, one personal day, paid time off, and paid vacation to recharge, celebrate, or handle life’s moments.

Growth & Development

  • Access to mentorship, learning resources, and leadership programs that empower you to thrive in your current role and chart the next steps in your career.

At Eastman, we invest in the whole you—so you can bring your best self to work every day and build a future you’re proud of.

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.

Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully engaged workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner performs surveillance exams and manages the treatment of occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses. They are also responsible for maintaining electronic medical records and developing safety plans for the work environment.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Injury evaluationAcute medical careDOT medical examinationReturn to work assessmentSafety planningTeam collaboration

Occupational Health — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 38% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Nurse Practitioner jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedNurse Practitioner median $138k (middle half $130k–$159k)293 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingTennessee index 91.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nurse Practitioner listings in Tennessee294 active14,196 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 26% remote · 38% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Nurse Practitioner pay trend+1.1% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Nurse Practitioner Jobs

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Salary Distribution26 jobs · 23 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs

401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
73%
Sign-on bonus
59%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.5this job 1.5
Below most Occupational Health (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 60 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Eastman

Chemical Manufacturing
Kingsport, Tennessee
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive medical, prescription-drug, and dental coverage
Health Savings Account option
Vision, optional life, critical-illness protection
401(k) with company match
Additional annual retirement contribution
Eleven paid holidays
One personal day
Paid time off and vacation

Living in Kingsport

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$277k
Typical market rent
$1,294/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
86.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.