Occupational Health Registered Nurse - Rahway, NJ
Job in
Rahway, Union County, New Jersey, 07065, USA
Listed on 2026-02-28
Listing for:
Merck
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Occupational Health Nurse, Public Health Nurse, RN Nurse
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
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.
Responsibilities- Occupational Health Registered Nurse in a dynamic employee health clinic. In-person role, core business hours, Monday to Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, with flexibility to meet business needs. Reports to Director Global Employee Health; collaborates with a multidisciplinary team including Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, and Medical Assistant.
- Administer medical surveillance programs, including 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.
- Manage occupational and non-occupational illnesses and injuries including medical emergencies: triage, nursing interventions, and referral to the appropriate level of care.
- Provide health education and vaccinations for international travel medicine program.
- Assess employees returning to work from personal and work-related absences.
- Wellness activities including flu vaccination clinics and other company-sponsored events.
- Must have a HS Diploma or GED and a nursing degree from an accredited nursing program with a BSN preferred.
- 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.
- Health Education, Immunizations, Medical Surveillance, Interprofessional Collaboration, Medical Records Management, Nursing Interventions, Occupational Health, Teamwork
- We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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