Occupational Health Nurse, Senior

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Employee Occupational Health & Wellness (EOHW) is looking for an experienced Senior Occupational Health Nurse to join their team. In this role, the nurse will provide clinical care and support programs that protect the health and safety of Duke’s workforce. The nurse will work directly with employees delivering occupational health services such as screenings, exposure care, and immunizations, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient clinic operations. This is an opportunity to grow clinical expertise in employee health.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma program with coursework in occupational and/or environmental safety
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina
Two years of nursing experience
OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Nice To Haves

Experience in occupational health, employee health, or ambulatory care setting preferred.
Experience with electronic health record systems and data tracking systems.
Strong clinical judgment with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of professional duties involved in developing and delivering occupational health nursing services to Duke employees at the Employee Occupational Health & Wellness (EOHW) Clinics.
Provide direct occupational health patient care and surveillance services, including placement and wellness screenings, health assessments, audiometric and vision testing, respirator clearance exams, spirometry testing, adult immunizations, blood-borne pathogen and other communicable illness exposure care and follow-up, injury/exposure care, and fitness-for-duty evaluations.
Provide pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screenings of employees, ensuring proper collection, documentation, and adherence to testing protocols.
Perform nasopharyngeal swabbing procedures and assist with self-swab collections; operate Point-of-Care (POC) testing machines accurately and ensure proper cleaning and maintenance after use.
Deliver individual counseling and education to employees on health maintenance, results of health screenings, and participation in health promotion activities.
Manage calls from employees reporting illness, symptoms or potential exposure to other communicable illness; apply established protocols, provide guidance, and schedule lab collections or video visits as indicated.
Utilize Epic software to schedule and arrive patients, place lab test orders, print labels, document visits, and check patients out efficiently; maintain proficiency in the REDCap database for accurate data entry and tracking.
Document employee health information and dispositions in secure systems, maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with institutional policies.
Develop, maintain, and audit employee health records to ensure continuity of care, confidentiality, and accuracy in record keeping.
Handle and label lab specimens using best practices and ensure delivery to the laboratory within required timeframes.
Identify care needs for EOHW patients and collaborate with the Nurse Manager and other occupational health leaders in developing standards of care, implementing policies and procedures, and enhancing staff and patient education.
Collaborate with on-site members of the occupational health team, including occupational medicine physicians, industrial hygienists, and safety engineers, to support safe and effective clinic operations.
Participate in continuing education to maintain current knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations.
Implement proper protocols for breath alcohol testing, drug screen handling, audiometer and spirometer testing, and other occupational health services as needed.
Utilize best practices in infection control to clean and disinfect equipment and patient-facing areas in accordance with institutional and CDC guidelines.
Provide clinical guidance and feedback to staff while supporting implementation of EOHW policies, procedures, and performance standards.
Communicate clinical or operational concerns requiring follow-up to leadership, ensuring timely intervention and appropriate employee support.
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.