Employee Health Nurse - Freeman Springdale Human Resources

Freeman Health System; Freeman (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision & dental coverage

Retirement plan with employer match

Wellness program and PTO

Job summary

Freeman Health System is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct patient care and support across departments. The role requires an Arkansas RN license and a minimum of one year in nursing, with strong communication and teamwork skills.

The position is full-time (40 hours/week) and entails adapting to a dynamic healthcare environment while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to communicate effectively with staff and leadership.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Commitment to patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as RN.
• Maintain two-way communication with peers and supervisors.
• Follow through on patient care plans and escalation procedures.
• Participate in health screenings and immunization programs as needed.
• Keep accurate documentation and reports for administrative use.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Education

ASN/ADN nursing

Job description

Our Mission

To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions.

Schedule

Full Time (40hrs/week)

Responsibilities

• Communicates effectively. Establishes and maintains two way communication with peers, staff, leaders, and administration.
• Adapts to change in a positive, professional manner.
• Follows through on problems using the appropriate chain of command.
• Cooperates well with peers and supports group decisions.
• Communicates appropriate information to lead staff member, supervisor, manager or director in a timely manner.
• Completes required education in a timely manner.
• Consistently uses skilled communication which demonstrates congruence between words and actions and holds others accountable for doing the same.
• Assists employees who are injured or become ill at work; monitors health status.
• Performs pre-employment health screening.
• Provides immunizations for employees and others per established procedure.
• Acts as a resource person on health matters, reviewing such items as physicians' reports on employee health, workers' compensation insurance claims, medical restriction on employee work.
• Provides fit testing for TB respiratory protection program.
• Ensures staff compliance with all Employee Health related issues and activities.
• Tracks TB status via computer system.
• Prepares reports and makes recommendations.
• Administers OSHA program. Educates staff regarding OSHA safety issues. Maintains OSHA logs. Interacts with government entities to maintain OSHA compliance.
• Maintains Regulatory Compliance (OSHA, JCAHO, CDC Guidelines)
• Participates in Committees as required (Employee Health/Safety Committee, Environment of Care)
• Maintains a good knowledge base of Department Managers with in the organization.
• Provides organizational leadership.
• Demonstrates population appropriate skill sets for all relevant patient populations.

Requirements

• Minimal Associates from accredited nursing program
• RN in the State of Arkansas
• 1 year minimum in nursing as a RN

Freeman Perks and Programs

• For eligible full time and part time employees Freeman offers a wide variety of career opportunities, a great work culture and generous benefits, most starting day one!
• Health, vision, dental insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation
• Milestone payments with longevity of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flex time off (FTO)
• Extended Sick Pay
• Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members
• Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc