Staff Nurse
- Full-Time
- Maplewood, NJ
- NJ Transit
- Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
Job Description Rich
Forbes List of America’s Best Employers 2018
Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you’ll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets our customers to their destinations on time—and we’re looking to hire talented folks with a love of learning to make it all possible.
Main Functions
- Assists in the management of care of all NJ TRANSIT employees with on-duty accidents and injuries under direction of Senior Nurse/Registered Nurse and Physician.
- Conducts pre-employment physical exams with the use of specialized diagnostic procedures and equipment.
- Conducts annual and on-going medical/health testing of employees, including diabetes and/or hypertension.
- Conducts health counseling of employees with various health problems and provides referrals for appropriate evaluation and treatment.
- Assists in the management and monitoring of health programs for Rail employees’ non-work-related illnesses, under the direction of the Senior Nurse/Registered Nurse.
- Conducts drug & alcohol testing on an as needed basis
Education and Experience Requirements
- Graduate of an Accredited Nursing Program and at least four (4) years of experience in a clinical environment or
- Associates Degree in Nursing with at least (2) years of experience in a clinical environment or
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and at least (1) year of experience in a clinical environment
- Certification or experience in Occupational Health Nursing desired.
- Prior experience working with DOT Certified Medical Examiners desired.
- Knowledge of New Jersey Worker's Compensation and Temporary Disability Benefits laws and regulations, Americans with Disabilities (ADA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) desired.
- BLS/CPR certification required.
- Active and unrestricted license to practice Nursing in the State of New Jersey is required
At NJ Transit you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefit package:
- Comprehensive Family Health Insurance – Prescription, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Paid Leave
- 401(a) and 401(k) Retirement Plans-up to 9% employer contribution
- Tuition Assistance
- Qualified Transportation Expense Plan (QTE)
At NJ TRANSIT we support and depend upon the diversity of our staff.
NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.