Occupational Health Registered Nurse - Rahway, NJ

Job Description

Join our dynamic employee health clinic in Rahway, New Jersey as an Occupational Health Registered Nurse. Candidates must hold an active NJ RN license in good standing, possess a minimum of 5 years of relevant clinical experience (preferably in occupational health), and have current BLS certification. Responsibilities include managing work-related injuries, conducting medical surveillance programs, and promoting wellness initiatives. Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential.

Our ideal candidate is dynamic and resilient, both clinically experienced and proficient and can work independently as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Experience in Emergency Care and Occupational Health is a plus. A strong focus on teamwork and excellent communication skills is 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 and electronic medical records.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Occupational Health Registered Nurse position in a dynamic employee health clinic.  The position is in person, core business hours, Monday to Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. The position requires flexibility to meet business needs. Position reports to Director Global Employee Health, collaborates with multidisciplinary team including Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, and Medical Assistant.

• Administer medical surveillance programs, working closely with safety and key stakeholders: reviewing questionnaires, administering vaccinations, collecting lab specimens, performing physical assessments, audiometry, spirometry and vision tests, monitoring compliance, and assessing outcomes of testing.

• Case management of work-related injuries in collaboration with Nurse Practitioner, Physician, and Workers Compensation Third Party Administrator. 

• Management of occupational and non-occupational illnesses and injuries including medical emergencies: triage, perform nursing interventions, referral to the appropriate level of care.

• Provide health education and vaccinations for international travel medicine program

• Assessment of employees returning to work from personal and work-related absences.

• Wellness activities including flu vaccination clinics and other company sponsored events.

Required Education:

• Must have a HS Diploma or GED and a nursing degree from an accredited nursing program with a BSN preferred.

Experience/Requirements

• Must have an active New Jersey nursing license in good standing and a minimum of 5 years nursing clinical experience, preferably in occupational health, emergency department, or related fields. Occupational Health experience with New Jersey workers compensation desirable. 

• BLS certification required. ACLS certification preferred.

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Required Skills:

Health Education, Health Education Promotion, Immunizations, Incident Investigations, Interprofessional Collaboration, Medical Care, Medical Records Management, Medical Surveillance, Medical Teamwork, Medication Administration, Microsoft Online Services, Nursing Interventions, Occupational Health, Office 365 Administration, Patient Care, Patient Examination, Teamwork, Wellness Programs, Workplace Injury Management

Preferred Skills:

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