Occupational nurse Jobs in Raleigh, NC

School of Medicine

Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE, SENIOR

Duke Employee Occupational Health & Wellness (EOHW) within the Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health is seeking an experienced Occupational Health Nurse for a full-time position. Duke Employee Occupational Health and Wellness (EOHW) provides services for over 45,000 faculty and staff of the Duke University Health System and Duke University.

JOB DUTIES

• Perform a variety of professional duties involved in developing and delivering occupational health nursing services to Duke employees.
• Provide individual counseling sessions to employees on health maintenance, results of health screenings, and health promotion activities.
• Provide placement health screenings and health assessments, wellness screening, audiometric testing, vision screening, pre-employment and random drug screening, spirometry testing, respirator clearance exams, adult immunizations, and blood-borne pathogen exposure care and follow-up protocol, surveillance, injury / exposure care and fitness for duty assessment.
• Provide pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screening of employees
• Identify care needs for EOH patients. Collaborate with the nurse manager regarding the development of standards of care, implementation of policies and procedures, patient education and staff education to address the needs of the EOH populations.
• Recommend, purchase, and maintain medical supplies and equipment necessary for the optimal functioning of the occupational health service of client companies.
• Collaborate with other on-site members of the occupational health team such as occupational medicine physicians, industrial hygienists, safety engineers, and participate in continuing education to update knowledge of occupational health and safety including legal regulations applicable to occupational health and safety
• Manage proper protocols for breath alcohol testing, drug screen handling, audiometer testing, spirometer testing, and other services as needed.
• Develop and / or maintain and audit employee health records to ensure continuity of care, employee confidentiality, and accuracy in record keeping.
• Collaborate with other members of the Occupational Health team, and participate in continuing education to update knowledge of occupational health and safety including legal regulations applicable to occupational health and safety.
• Assisting in other EOHW roles and duties when needs are known, at any one of the EOHW's clinics, located in Durham or Raleigh, NC.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

JOB SKILLS

N / A

EDUCATION / TRAINING

Work requires completion of an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate's degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma program with coursework in occupational and / or environmental safety. State of North Carolina licensure is also required.

EXPERIENCE

Work requires two years of nursing experience.

OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE

Duke is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer committed toproviding employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the richdiversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Anticipated Pay Range :

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $ 67,260.00 to USD $106,071.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of theposition; candidate's work experience, education / training, and keyskills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at : https : / / hr.duke.edu / benefits /

Essential Physical Job Functions : Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and / or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Duke is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions : Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and / or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.