Specialist, Global Employee Health
Join our dynamic employee health clinic in Durham, North Carolina as an Occupational Health Registered Nurse.
About the role
This is an in-person position, Monday to Friday 11:00 am – 7:30 pm, with potential for after-hours on-call coverage. The role reports to the Associate Director of Global Employee Health and involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team including Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physicians, and Medical Assistants.
Responsibilities
- Administer medical surveillance programs, working closely with safety and key stakeholders: reviewing questionnaires, administering vaccinations, collecting lab specimens, testing vision, performing audiometry and spirometry, monitoring compliance, and assessing outcomes of testing.
- Case management of work-related injuries in collaboration with Nurse Practitioners, Physicians, and Workers Compensation Third Party Administrators.
- Manage occupational and non-occupational illnesses and injuries, including medical emergencies: triage, perform nursing interventions, and refer to the appropriate level of care.
- Assess employees returning to work from personal and work-related absences.
- Lead wellness activities including flu vaccination clinics and other company-sponsored events.
Requirements
- Active North Carolina nursing license in good standing.
- Minimum of 5 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in occupational health, emergency department, or related fields.
- Occupational health experience with North Carolina workers compensation is desirable.
- BLS certification required; ACLS certification preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of computers, including Microsoft 365 suite and electronic medical records.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to interact collaboratively across all levels of the organization.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Nursing degree from an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.
Skills
- Audiometry
- EHS Program Management
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Ergonomics Program Management
- Inventory Management
- Laboratory Analysis
- Legal Compliance
- Medical Care
- Medical Records Management
- Medical Surveillance
- Medication Administration
- Nursing Interventions
- Occupational Health
- Occupational Health Nursing
- Patient Care
- Phlebotomy
- Spirometry
- Workplace Injury Management
Pay
The salary range for this role is $87,300.00 - $137,400.00. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including:
- 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.
More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.
Schedule
- Monday to Friday, 11:00 am – 7:30 pm.
- Potential for after-hours on-call coverage.