Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate's degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma with occupational safety coursework required.
State of North Carolina nursing licensure required.
Minimum of six months nursing experience or equivalent education/experience.
Experience in occupational health preferred but not mandatory.
Strong communication and collaboration skills essential.
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive occupational health nursing services to Duke employees.
Conduct health assessments, screenings, and immunizations for employee wellness.
Manage injury and exposure care, including follow-up for communicable illnesses.
Collaborate with occupational health team members to ensure effective clinic operations.
Utilize Epic software for patient scheduling and documentation.
Educate employees on health maintenance and screening results.
Implement infection control protocols and maintain cleanliness in clinical areas.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental care programs.
Generous retirement benefits.
Access to family-friendly and cultural programs.
Opportunities for continuing education and professional development.
Full Job Description
Employee Occupational Health & Wellness is looking for an Occupational Health Nurse to join our team. In this role, you'll provide occupational health nursing services to Duke employees, including health assessments, screenings, immunizations, injury and exposure care, and communicable illness follow-up. You'll work closely with occupational health providers and other team members to support safe and effective clinic operations while providing quality care and guidance to employees.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care
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.
Implement proper protocols for breath alcohol testing, drug screen handling, audiometer and spirometer testing, and other occupational health services as needed.
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.
Handle and label lab specimens using best practices and ensure delivery to the laboratory within required timeframes.
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 best practices in infection control to clean and disinfect equipment and patient-facing areas in accordance with institutional and CDC guidelines.
Employee Education
Deliver individual counseling and education to employees on health maintenance, results of health screenings, and participation in health promotion activities.
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.
Clinical Collaboration
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.
Communicate clinical or operational concerns requiring follow-up to leadership, ensuring timely intervention and appropriate employee support.
Provide clinical guidance and feedback to staff while supporting implementation of EOHW policies, procedures, and performance standards.
Assist in other EOHW roles and duties when needs are known, at any one of EOHW's clinics.
Operational Support
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.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.
Minimum Requirements
Work requires completion of an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associates degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma program with coursework in occupational and/or environmental safety. State of North Carolina licensure is also required.
Work requires six months of nursing experience.
OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
This position is Onsite. Work is performed at the Duke University Employee Occupational Health & Wellness clinic.
Preferred Qualifications
N/A
Other Requirements
N/A
Be Bold.
Provide comprehensive occupational health patient care and surveillance services.
Conduct employee health screenings, assessments, immunizations, and drug and alcohol screenings.
Collaborate with occupational health leaders and team members to support patient care and safe clinic operations.
Support the development and implementation of standards of care, policies, procedures, and staff education.
Provide clinical guidance and feedback to staff in support of EOHW policies, procedures, and performance standards.
Choose Duke.
As an Occupational Health Nurse with Employee Occupational Health & Wellness, you will help support the health, safety, and well-being of Duke employees through occupational health care, screenings, immunizations, and other employee health services. If you have nursing experience and are looking for an opportunity to use your clinical skills in an occupational health setting while supporting Duke's workforce, this may be the role for you.
Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $64,280.00 to USD $101,343.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Your total compensation goesbeyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/
About Duke University
Duke University is a private research university in Durham, North Carolina. Founded by Methodists and Quakers in the present-day town of Trinity in 1838, the school moved to Durham in 1892. Duke's campus spans over 8,600 acres on three contiguous campuses in Durham as well as a marine lab in Beaufort. Duke University is consistently ranked among the top 20 universities in the United States and is a member of the prestigious Ivy League. Duke is also known for its highly ranked medical, law, and business schools. Duke University has a diverse student body, with students from all 50 states and over 100 countries. Duke University was founded in 1838 and is located in Durham, North Carolina.
