Staff Nurse

JOB TITLE:

Staff Nurse

DEPT/DIV:

Occupational Health Services

SUPERVISOR:                    

Head Nurse

WORK LOCATION:

97-11 222nd Street Queens Village, NY 11429

HOURS OF WORK:

8:00 am - 4:30 pm (7.5 hours/day, or as required)

FULL/PART-TIME

FULL

SALARY:

$108,327

DEADLINE:

Until filled

Opening:

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile travel area surrounding New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA network comprises the nation’s largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined. MTA strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities.

Job Summary:

This position will perform nursing assessments on all employees/candidates, which include triage, vital signs, diagnostic tests (audiograms, EKG), and drug and alcohol testing, and emergency treatments as needed. This position ensures the medical assessment center operates smoothly and efficiently on a daily basis.

Responsibilities:

• Calibrate all equipment daily at the beginning of each shift
• Perform all diagnostic tests
• Track, schedule, and monitor all medical surveillance examinations, FRA exams, and MNR required exams
• Perform screening elements for FRA or federally mandated surveillance exams
• Data entry on all exams performed
• Perform drug and alcohol collections on employees/candidates as needed
• Prepare daily Laboratory Activity reports
• Assist with drug and alcohol testing of follow-up program participants
• Assist physicians with examinations/evaluations as needed
• Assist with development and implementation of wellness programs for MNR employees
• Order supplies as needed
• Record test data into the electronic Medical Records system
• Audit all data entries
• Administer Hepatitis B, Tetanus-Diptheria and Influenza vaccines as needed
• Monitor temperature of vaccine refrigerator and record in daily log book
• Provide emergency care to employees/candidates

Required Education and Experience:

• Requires a valid NY State Nursing License, a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Staff Nurse, Phlebotomy skills, and CPR-D certification. 
• Must possess computer skills.
• Must successfully complete Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT) Certification course to become BAT certified under DOT/FRA regulatory guidelines

The Following is/are preferred:

• Occupational Health experience preferred

Other Information

May need to work outside of normal work hours (i.e., evenings and weekends)

Travel may be required to other MTA locations or other external sites.

According to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including those concerning veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.