Cross-sectional exploratory researcin developed to outline the roles and functions of
occupational health nurses (OHNs) in Brazil and compare them with those in the United States.
The sample consisted of 154 Brazilian occupational health nurses. First, the instrument Job
Analysis Survey of Occupational Health Nursing Practice was translated into Portuguese,
followed by data collection and data analysis, comparing the results of the proposed study
in Brazil with the findings of a job delineation study conducted in the United States. It was
found that most were women, white, between 41 and 50 years of age and working primarily
at hospitals or medical centers as clinicians and managers/administrators. Besides, it was
found that most Brazilian OHNs spend more time in managerial roles, followed by consultant
and educator responsibilities while, in the United States, OHNs spend significantly more
time in education/advisory roles.