Job Description
Job Description Join our dynamic employee health clinic in Durham, North Carolina as an Occupational Health Registered Nurse. Candidates must hold an active North Carolina nursing license, possess a minimum of 5 years of clinical experience (preferably in occupational health), and have current BLS and ACLS certifications. Responsibilities include managing work-related injuries, conducting medical surveillance programs, and promoting wellness initiatives. Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential.
Description - Occupational Health Registered Nurse position in a dynamic employee health clinic. -The position is in person, during core business hours, Monday to Friday. Position reports to Associate Director Global Employee Health, collaborates with multidisciplinary team including Registered Nurse and Medical Assistant.
Experience/Requirements - Must have an active North Carolina nursing license in good standing and a minimum of 5 years nursing clinical experience in occupational health. -Emergency department or related fields preferred. Occupational Health experience with North Carolina workers compensation desirable.- BLS and ACLS certification required.-
Required Education -Must have a HS Diploma or GED and a nursing degree from an accredited nursing program with a BSN preferred.
Our ideal candidate is dynamic and resilient, both clinically experienced and proficient and can work autonomously as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Experience in Emergency Care is a plus. A strong focus on teamwork and excellent communication skills are required as the successful candidate must be able to interact collaboratively with colleagues in the clinic but also with employees at all levels in the organization.- Must have a strong working knowledge of computers including Microsoft 365 suite and electronic medical records.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Administer medical surveillance programs, working closely with Safety and key stakeholders: reviewing questionnaires, administering vaccinations, collecting lab specimens, testing vision, performing audiometry and spirometry, monitoring compliance, and assessing outcomes of testing
Case management of work-related injuries in collaboration with Nurse Practitioner and Workers Compensation Third Party Administrator
Management of occupational and non-occupational illnesses and injuries including medical emergencies: triage, perform nursing interventions, referral to the appropriate level of care
Assessment of employees returning to work from personal and work-related absences
Wellness activities including flu vaccination clinics and other company sponsored events
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Employee Status: Regular
Relocation: No relocation
VISA Sponsorship: No
Travel Requirements: 10%
Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable
Shift: 1st - Day
Valid Driving License: No
Hazardous Material(s): N/A
Job Posting End Date: 03/14/2025
*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE -the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. Requisition ID: R338002
Job Tags
Full time, Local area, Remote job, Relocation, Visa sponsorship, Flexible hours, Shift work, 3 days per week, Monday to Friday,