Occupational Health Nurse, RN

Wakemed; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse to lead health and safety programs across all WakeMed facilities. The role includes nursing care, vaccine administration, disease surveillance, and case management for work-related injuries.

Ideal candidates hold RN licensure and a nursing degree, with 2 years in ambulatory care or 1 year in occupational health/HR. This on-site role supports WakeMed employees, staff, contractors, and volunteers.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required.
• Graduate Nursing required; Bachelor's in Nursing preferred.
• 2 years clinical experience in ambulatory care or 1 year occupational health/HR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers vaccines and health surveillance programs.
• Provides direct nursing care to patient population.
• Counsels employees in illness, injury management and prevention.
• Serves as case manager for occupational injuries/illnesses and the return‑to‑work process.

Skills

RN Licensure

Ambulatory Care

Occupational Health

Education

Graduate Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

The Occupational Health Nurse serves as the primary agent for the organization and implementation of all occupational health and safety related activities for all WakeMed facilities. The customer population is defined as all WakeMed employees, medical staff, contractors, academic staff, and volunteers. Activities include: evaluation and intervention for all healthcare workers who might harbor infectious agents; evaluation and follow-up for employees who have been exposed to hazardous or infectious agents in the workplace; serves as case manager for occupational injuries/illnesses and the return-to-work process; ensuring that all facilities meet the requirements of the NC Occupational Safety and Health Act; serves as an employee advocate related to health care and treatment; provides direct nursing care to patient population; counsels employees in illness, injury management and prevention; assists in the administration of pre-placement assessments, the return to work process for all work-related, and personal illnesses; maintains error-free medical records; administers vaccine and health surveillance programs.

The Occupational Health Nurse serves as the primary agent for the organization and implementation of all occupational health and safety related activities for all WakeMed facilities. The customer population is defined as all WakeMed employees, medical staff, contractors, academic staff, and volunteers. Activities include: evaluation and intervention for all healthcare workers who might harbor infectious agents; evaluation and follow-up for employees who have been exposed to hazardous or infectious agents in the workplace; serves as case manager for occupational injuries/illnesses and the return-to-work process; ensuring that all facilities meet the requirements of the NC Occupational Safety and Health Act; serves as an employee advocate related to health care and treatment; provides direct nursing care to patient population; counsels employees in illness, injury management and prevention; assists in the administration of pre-placement assessments, the return to work process for all work-related, and personal illnesses; maintains error-free medical records; administers vaccine and health surveillance programs.

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EOE

EOE

Licensure

Registered Nurse Required

Education

Graduate Nursing Required - Or College Courses Nursing Required - With Required Licensure/Certification - And Bachelor's Degree Nursing Preferred

Experience

2 Years Clinical - Ambulatory Care Or 1 Year Nursing - Occupational Health And/Or Human Resources - Worker's Compensation And/Or Clinical - Infection Prevention and Control Preferred