Occupational Health Registered Nurse (RN)

Registered Nurse (RN) Occupational Health

Location: Boone North Carolina Part-time Non-Exempt

Why Youll Love Working Here

As a Registered Nurse (RN) in Occupational Health at UNC Health Appalachian youll play an essential role in keeping our own workforce safe and healthy. Youll coordinate health screenings immunizations and post-exposure follow-up for our employees volunteers students contractors and physicians.

This is an opportunity to make a difference for the people who care for our community while working alongside dedicated healthcare professionals in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.

Compensation: Starting at $30.00 /hour based on education and experience.

Schedule: Part-time; Days Vary

Benefits: Applicable benefits include comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage; HSA option; supplemental insurance options; 403(b) retirement plan with employer match; paid time off; tuition reimbursement/certification bonuses; paid parental leave; wellness incentives; may be eligible for childcare assistance; and employee discounts

Benefits Eligibility: Applicable benefits will begin on the first of the month following 60 days of employment.

What Youll Do as a Registered Nurse (RN) Occupational Health

• Coordinate health screenings immunizations education and health requirements for all employees volunteers students contractors and physicians
• Guide staff through post-exposure follow-up and counseling
• Assist with for-cause drug screening procedures
• Apply critical thinking and decisive judgment working with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Handle interactions with clients in an ethical manner practicing compassion and respect for each persons dignity and worth
• Communicate effectively with clients colleagues physicians leadership and volunteers
• Respond quickly and accurately to emergencies in the work environment
• Support top-tier outcomes for patient experience quality and safety
• Adhere to UNC Health Appalachian policies regulatory requirements and standards of behavior practicing within the scope of your license

Qualifications/Licenses

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Experience: Previous experience in a hospital or clinic setting as a Registered Nurse
• Licensure: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina
• Certification:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association required at time of hire
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association required as applicable
  • All required certifications (except BLS) must be obtained within 1 year of hire
• Preferred Qualifications: Previous Occupational Health experience

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work within the chain of command using positive verbal and non-verbal techniques
• Competence in delivering safe effective patient care within the legal limits of license certifications and hospital policy
• Knowledge of the continuum of nursing care provided in the department
• Exceptional customer service for patients families staff and physicians

Physical & Work Environment

• Prolonged standing and walking often 8 hours per shift
• Frequent bending squatting kneeling twisting turning and reaching
• Occasionally lifts carries pushes or pulls 50 lbs; occasionally assists with mobilizing patients
• Manual dexterity and mobility required; frequent hand finger and wrist repetition
• Near visual acuity and close eye work; speaking reading and writing for extended periods
• Regular exposure to bloodborne pathogens and hazards from electrical/mechanical equipment
• May be subject to irregular hours and emergencies

What Sets Us Apart

• Career Growth: Advance your nursing career with tuition reimbursement certification bonuses and ongoing professional development.
• Impactful Work: Safeguard the health and safety of our own workforce supporting the teams who care for our community across our three hospitals 13 medical practices and specialty centers.
• Community & Lifestyle: Located in Boone North Carolina UNC Health Appalachian offers the opportunity to live and work in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains with access to hiking skiing the Blue Ridge Parkway and year-round outdoor recreation.
• Meaningful Benefits: Enjoy comprehensive insurance coverage retirement benefits with employer match paid time off paid parental leave tuition reimbursement student loan refinancing and college savings resources an award-winning wellness program employee-to-employee financial assistance and discounts to attractions such as Dollywood and Tweetsie Railroad.
• Inclusive Culture: UNC Health Appalachian embraces diversity and is committed to creating a fair inclusive hiring process and a workplace where every team member is respected and valued.

Ready to help keep our workforce safe and healthy Apply today to join UNC Health Appalachian as a Registered Nurse (RN) Occupational Health and make a lasting impact on our community.

About UNC Health Appalachian

UNC Health Appalachian the leader for healthcare in the High Country comprises three hospitals 13 medical practices Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center The Rehabilitation Center and Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation. UNC Health Appalachian stays committed to promoting health in the High Country enhancing quality of life and simply making life better.

About UNC Health

UNC Health is a state entity and an affiliated enterprise of the University of North Carolina system comprised of 14 hospitals 18 hospital campuses and more than 500 clinics along with the clinical patient care programs of the UNC School of Medicine (SOM). It exists to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others we serve and to further the teaching mission of the University of North Carolina SOM. Over the past three years UNC Health has provided more than $400 million in uncompensated or charity care to the citizens of North Carolina. Our hospitals have received numerous awards and recognition for quality care patient safety and the overall patient experience. For more information please visit .

UNC Health Appalachian embraces diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or any other protected status. We value a workforce that reflects a variety of backgrounds and perspectives as it enhances our ability to provide outstanding care. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. UNC Health Appalachian is committed to providing a fair and inclusive hiring process and a workplace where all team members feel respected and empowered. If you require accommodations during the application process please contact us.

Employment at UNC Health Appalachian is contingent upon successful completion of a background and drug screen. For accommodations or additional information contact .

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