Occupational Health Nurse, RN

WakeMed Health & Hospitals; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed Health & Hospitals seeks an Occupational Health Nurse to lead health and safety activities across WakeMed facilities. The role includes evaluating infectious risks among healthcare workers, managing exposure responses, and coordinating return-to-work processes.

The nurse will ensure NC OSHA compliance, advocate for employee health, and provide direct nursing care, vaccination services, and health surveillance programs as part of a comprehensive occupational health program.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree with active licensure required.
• RN preferred; LPN acceptable per job requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred; licensure/certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and intervene for healthcare workers who may harbor infectious agents.
• Evaluate and follow up for employees exposed to hazardous or infectious agents in the workplace.
• Serve as case manager for occupational injuries/illnesses and the return-to-work process.
• Ensure facilities meet the NC Occupational Safety and Health Act requirements.
• Advise employees on health care and treatment and act as employee advocate.
• Provide direct nursing care and counsel on illness, injury management and prevention.
• Administers vaccines and health surveillance programs.

Skills

Nursing

Occupational health

Vaccine administration

Education

Graduate Nursing

RN/LPN Licensure

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred

Tools

EMR systems

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.

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

Licensure

Licensed Practical Nurse Required - Or Registered Nurse Preferred

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