Occupational Health Registered Nurse

Appalachian Regional Health Care System
· Occupational Health

Clinical Nursing

Part-time (20-29 hours per week) , Days , 8:00am-5:00p

Occupational Health RN

Why You'll Love Working Here

As an Occupational Health RN at UNC Health Appalachian
, you'll coordinate health screenings, immunizations, and post-exposure follow-up for our employees, volunteers, students, contractors, and physicians — keeping our own workforce safe and healthy. You'll be part of a mission-driven health system committed to patient safety, quality outcomes, teamwork, and professional growth.

Nestled in the scenic Appalachian Mountains, Boone offers the perfect blend of community, culture, and outdoor adventure.

• Compensation: Starting at $30.00per hour, based on education and experience.
• Benefits: Comprehensive medical/dental/vision, retirement with match, PTO, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, wellness incentives, and employee discounts.

What You'll Do as an Occupational Health RN

• 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 person's 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

• Education:
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Experience:
  • Previous experience in a hospital or clinic setting as a Registered Nurse.
  • Previous Occupational Health experience preferred, but not required.
• Licensure/
  
  Certifications:
  
  
  • Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association required at time of hire.
  • Advanced Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association required as applicable.
  • All required certifications (except BLS) must be obtained within 1 year of hire.
• Skills & Abilities:
  • Strong communication skills; 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 lift, carry, push, or pull 50+ lbs
  ; occasionally assist 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 blood borne pathogens
  , chemicals, and hazards from electrical/mechanical equipment.
• Occasional exposure to vibration, cramped spaces, and ionizing/nonionizing radiation (x-ray, microwave).
• May be subject to irregular hours and emergencies.

What Sets Us Apart

• Career Growth: Structured advancement pathways, tuition reimbursement, and ongoing development through our Career Pathways Program.
• Impactful Work: As an Occupational Health RN, you'll safeguard the health and safety of our own workforce — supporting the teams who care for our community across our three community hospitals, 13 medical practices, and specialty centers like the Seby
  
  B. Jones Regional Cancer Center.
• Community & Lifestyle: Boone ranks among the best small towns in America, offering outdoor recreation, arts, culture, and a welcoming atmosphere.
• Inclusive Culture: UNC Health Appalachian is committed to diversity, equity, and…