Registered Nurse - West Point, PA

Merck • Upper Gwynedd Township, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Full time salaried position for an Occupational Health Registered Nurse, BSN preferred, in the dynamic employee health clinic within a pharmaceutical site. The position is in person, during core business hours, Monday to Friday, with occasional on-call clinical coverage in a setting that is open 24/7. This coverage may include nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs occur. Reports to Director Global Employee Health, collaborates with multidisciplinary team including nurse practitioners, RN’s, paramedics and MA’s.

Requirements

• Must have a HS Diploma or GED and a nursing degree from an accredited nursing program with a BSN preferred.
• Must have an active PA nursing license in good standing.
• Minimum 5 years clinical experience in occupational health, emergency department or related fields preferred.
• Proficiency required in triage of patients, medication administration via route ordered, and in documentation of care including use of an electronic medical record.
• A strong focus on teamwork and excellent communication skills are required as the successful candidate must be able to interact collaboratively with colleagues in the clinic but also with employees at all levels in the organization.
• Must have a strong working knowledge of computers including Microsoft 365 suite tools and electronic medical records (EMR).

Nice To Haves

• Occupational Health experience including PA workers compensation desirable.
• BLS and ACLS certification preferred.
• Our ideal candidate is a dynamic and resilient team player who is both clinically experienced and proficient with a desire to work as an active member of a multidisciplinary team. A learning mindset is essential. Experience in emergency care is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Management of occupational and non-occupational illnesses and injuries including medical emergencies: triage, perform nursing interventions, referral to the appropriate level of care.
• Case management of work-related injuries in collaboration with key stakeholders and WC Third Party Administrator
• Assessment and disposition of employees returning to work from personal and work-related absences
• Perform tasks related to medical surveillance program: reviewing questionnaires, administering vaccinations, collecting lab specimens, testing vision, performing audiometry and spirometry, and reviewing results of tests for determination of follow up actions.
• Participation and collaboration with Health Services team to plan and implement wellness activities including vaccination campaigns and other company sponsored events.
• A dedicated team player with a learning mindset is essential

Benefits

• The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees