Job Title: Staff Nurse (Occupational Health Nurse RN)
Location: Clayton, NC 27520
Pay Rate: $39.00 - $40.00 / Hour
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Job Overview:
The Staff Nurse provides US-based employees access to occupational and non-occupational medical and health services to ensure safe, efficient, and productive operations. Reporting to the Clinical Nursing Supervisor, this role acts as the site expert medical authority for on-site health services, wellness programs, emergency response, and clinical care. Key responsibilities include managing immunization programs, conducting health assessments, supporting lab operations (including venipuncture), managing workers' compensation/return-to-work cases, and administering key OSHA surveillance programs.
Job Specifications:
- Provide nursing care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses via symptomatic treatment, medical assessment, first aid, emergency transport, medical referrals, and rehabilitation follow-up.
- Lead and manage employee immunization programs per CDC guidelines (Hepatitis B, Rabies, Tetanus, Diphtheria), conducting titers and testing as needed.
- Serve as lab lead supporting QA and R&D lab operations, including traveling to nearby sites to perform venipuncture.
- Respond to on-site medical emergencies, determining treatment needs, emergency transport, and appropriate medical referrals.
- Provide telephonic triage for injury events across US plasma center locations to determine required levels of care.
- Coordinate pre-placement physical exams, ongoing health assessments, wellness coaching, and new hire assessments/orientations.
- Administer OSHA-compliant health programs: Hearing Conservation Program (audiometric testing), Vision Testing Program (cGMP capability assessments), and Respiratory Protection Program.
- Work with the Return to Work Case Manager on case management of claims, interacting with injured workers, HR, and medical providers to manage lost-time claims to conclusion.
- Create and maintain compliant Employee Medical Files, Industrial Hygiene Monitoring Records, Workers' Compensation forms, and return-to-work documentation.
- Serve as a liaison for the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and coordinate work/life balance activities.
- Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for US-based operations.
- Conduct regular walk-through rounds of manufacturing, plasma, and support areas to maintain operational awareness and assess work restrictions with attending physicians.
- Assist in departmental expense budgeting, equipment ordering, and inventory management.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Minimum 3–5 years of related experience in Occupational Health Nursing, medical assessment, emergency medical care, clinic work, or public health nursing.
- Active State Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in North Carolina.
- Knowledge of occupational health, emergency first aid, CPR, immunology, ergonomics, and industrial hygiene monitoring.
- Preferred: Certification via the American Board for Occupational Health Nurses (COHN or COHN-S).
Education Requirements:
- Graduation from an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program required.
If you are committed to advancing workplace wellness through expert nursing care and possess the qualifications outlined above, we encourage you to apply today.
Pay: $38.70 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Occupational health: 4 years (Required)
- Public health: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- RN License (Required)
- COHN (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
