Occupational Health Nurse - Wellness & Safety Champion

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 64,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse to promote employee health, safety, and well-being across diverse work environments. The role collaborates with physicians, hygienists, and safety professionals to deliver high-quality occupational health services.

The position requires an active NC RN license and at least six months of nursing experience, with a preference for occupational health, employee health, or wellness program background.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in the State of North Carolina.
• Minimum of six months of nursing experience.
• Preferred: occupational health, employee health, ambulatory care, emergency care, or wellness program experience.

Responsibilities

• Promote and evaluate occupational health and wellness programs for client organizations.
• Deliver pre-employment, post-offer, random, and regulatory drug testing; provide venipuncture and immunizations.
• Perform nursing services including injections, health assessments, and first aid; maintain equipment and records.
• Collaborate with physicians, industrial hygienists, safety professionals and managers to improve employee health and safety.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, state, and federal occupational health regulations; maintain confidential health records.
• Support program evaluation and continuous improvement through multidisciplinary teamwork.

Skills

Venipuncture

BLS

First Aid

Injection administration

Clinical documentation

Employee health education

Occupational health nursing

Workplace safety

Hazard awareness

Interpersonal & collaboration

Education

BSN

ADN

Nursing Diploma

Job description

Duke University is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse to promote employee health, safety, and well-being across diverse work environments. The role collaborates with physicians, hygienists, and safety professionals to deliver high-quality occupational health services.

The position requires an active NC RN license and at least six months of nursing experience, with a preference for occupational health, employee health, or wellness program background.