Job Description

Join our dynamic employee health clinic in Elkton, Virginia as an Occupational Health Registered Nurse. Candidates must hold an active Virginia nursing license, possess a minimum of 5 years of clinical experience (preferably in occupational health), and have a current BLS certification. Responsibilities include managing work-related injuries, conducting medical surveillance programs, and promoting wellness initiatives. Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential.

Our ideal candidate is dynamic and resilient, both clinically experienced and proficient and can work autonomously as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Experience in Emergency Care is a plus. A strong focus on teamwork and excellent communication skills are required as the successful candidate must be able to interact collaboratively with colleagues in the clinic but also with employees at all levels in the organization. Must have a strong working knowledge of computers including Microsoft 365 suite and electronic medical records.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Occupational Health Registered Nurse position in a dynamic employee health clinic. The position is in person, during core business hours, Monday to Friday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, with potential for after hours on-call coverage. The position requires flexibility to meet business needs. Position reports to Associate Director Global Employee Health, collaborates with multidisciplinary team including Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, and Medical Assistant.

• 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 Practitioner, Physician, and Workers Compensation Third Party Administrator.

• Management of occupational and non-occupational illnesses and injuries including medical emergencies: triage, perform nursing interventions, referral to the appropriate level of care.

• Assessment of employees returning to work from personal and work-related absences.

• Wellness activities including flu vaccination clinics and other company sponsored events.

Required Education

• Must have a HS Diploma or GED and a nursing degree from an accredited nursing program with a BSN preferred.

Experience/Requirements

• Must have an active Virginia 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 Virginia workers compensation desirable.

• BLS certification required. ACLS certification preferred.

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Required Skills:

Collaborative Communications, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Emergency Care, Immunizations, Incident Investigations, Medical Records Management, Medical Teamwork, Medication Administration, Nursing Interventions, Occupational Health, Patient Care, Phlebotomy, Wellness Programs, Workplace Injury Management

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Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

The salary range for this role is

$85,600.00 - $134,800.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several 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.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include 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.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Job Posting End Date:

11/28/2025

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