RN - Occupational Health

Overview

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Occupational Health RN is responsible for providing direct care to employees and other personnel who become ill and / or are injured on company property.

Performs nursing assessments and assists occupational health providers with employment and surveillance examinations. Educates employees on health / wellness / safety-related topics through individual discussions or group training.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team We’ve been named a by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
• Culture At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits Our competitive program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development We believe equipping you with support and is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement Be an essential part of our core purpose to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence / Patient Care

• Examines and assesses acutely ill employees and determines urgency of care.
• Refers cases to company provider, or personal provider when appropriate.
• Administers necessary testing to employees (e.g. audiometry, spirometry, vision screening, etc.).
• Implements company health and safety programs on topics such as blood pressure, burns, wellness, CPR, and may include weekly indemnity and international travel.
• Maintains accurate and confidential employee medical records on computer and hard copy as needed. Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care.
• Accurately and promptly implements provider’s orders.
• Observes and supports all UnityPoint Health and company-specific policies and protocols.
• Assists in case management initiation and follow-up.
• Functions independently in a single-nurse-staffed clinic.
• Delivers high quality care while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required in assigned unit / dept.

area in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.

• Utilizes holistic approach (considering biopsychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients and families served in the assigned service area.
• Utilizes critical thinking in making independent judgements; maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients.
• Assists in all areas and aspects of the Occupational Health clinic as requested by Director of Occupational Health and Employee Health.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Preferred or Specialized

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education :

Graduate of accredited nursing program (Must obtain BSN within 5 years of hire)

Bachelor of Science (BSN) degree in Nursing

Experience :

3 years of nursing experience

• One (1) year of outpatient clinical experience or demonstrated clinical efficiency.
• Prior Occupational Health nursing experience

License(s) / Certification(s) :

• Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa.
• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain within three (3) months from date of hire.
• Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
• Obtain and maintain National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) approved spirometry.
• Obtain and maintain Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC) certification.
• Obtain and maintain certification in Department of Transportation Drug & Alcohol Testing / Screening.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Collaboration
• Communication-written & verbal
• Decision making
• Flexibility
• Customer / patient focused
• Interpersonal skills
• Professionalism
• Teamwork
• Planning and Organizational skills

Other :

• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
• Work may occasionally require travel to other UPH facilities. May drive a UPH vehicle, rental or own vehicle.
30+ days ago