About this role
School of Medicine Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations. Be You. 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/ Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender,gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy- related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built oncollaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and reasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: [email protected]; phone: 919-668-1267).