RN - Employee Health

Avera Health; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sioux Center Health is seeking an Employee Health RN to provide nursing services, education and guidance for staff on pre-employment and ongoing basis. The role supports risk reduction through health surveillance, exams, immunizations, TB testing and documentation within the Employee Health Office.

The ideal candidate will be an Iowa-licensed RN with CPR certification, at least three years of general nursing experience, and a commitment to a Christian culture of care.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred. Must have minimum of 3 years of general nursing practice.
• Current licensure as an RN in the state of Iowa required. CPR certification within 3 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Maintain comprehensive Employee Health Program records and activities.
• Plan, organize and implement activities of the Employee Health Office.
• Provide first aid or liaise with physicians for care of employees who are ill or injured on duty.
• Manage workers’ compensation cases and coordinate with providers and carriers.
• Develop individualized health education opportunities on safety, CPR, and wellness.
• Follow medical directives and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN license

CPR certified

Occupational health

Employee health program

Education

Registered Nurse license (Iowa)

BSN preferred

Job description

Location:

Sioux Center, IA

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Discover a Career of Faith and Healing: For over 70 years, Sioux Center Health has served patients with Jesus’ healing ministry. With eight locations located in Sioux Center, Iowa and surrounding communities, we take great pride in providing superior care in our state-of-the-art facilities.

A Career that You Will Love: There’s no other way to say it: You will love working here. Between our strong mission and our great people, we have nurtured a pretty exceptional culture at Sioux Center Health.

A Chance to Make a Difference: Working with us means making a real difference in the lives of our community members. Your talents and your passions are truly appreciated here. In addition to the service we provide, Sioux Center Health also supports our community with sponsored programs and events, and other volunteer work.If this is your passion, you need to consider joining our team driven to provide quality care and services within a caring Christian culture.

Position Highlights

At Sioux Center Health, our people are the heart of everything we do. Guided by a strong mission and a commitment to exceptional care, we’ve built a stable, thriving organization where employees make a meaningful difference.Our dedication to excellence is reflected in the recognition we have earned. Sioux Center Health has been named a Top Workplace in Iowa, received Best of the Northwest honors in 13 categories—including Best Place to Work—and earned a Five-Star Patient Survey Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). We have also been recognized as a Chartis Top 100 Critical Access Hospital and Top Hospital in Iowa. Our Care Center has received the LeadingAge Excellence in Workplace Award, reflecting our commitment to creating a positive environment for both residents and employees. Beyond our organization, you’ll find an outstanding community to call home. Sioux County was ranked #4 in the nation among the Healthiest Communities by U.S. News & World Report and CVS Health, reflecting the high quality of life and strong community values that make this region a great place to live, work, and grow.

Summary

• The Employee Health RN provides nursing service, education and guidance for Sioux Center Health employees on a pre-employment and as needed basis. This position assists in identifying, evaluating and reducing risk of Sioux Center Health’s patient, visitor, and employee injury through maintenance and improvement of facilities and equipment. This position may also assist Sioux Center Health employees who become ill or injured at work.

General Hours of Work

• Monday-Friday; call involvement

Education and/or Experience

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred. Must have minimum of 3 years of general nursing practice.

Certificate, Licenses, Registrations

• Current licensure as an RN in the state of Iowa required. Must have CPR certification within 3 months of hire date. This position requires a valid driver’s license and must carry their own automobile liability insurance.

Essential Functions

• Responsible to assist in maintaining a comprehensive Employee Health Program that includes elements such as the following: Health History, Post Offer Physical Exams, Immunization records, necessary titer records, TB testing, other regulatory required testing.
• Completes pre-employment screening and a brief health and safety orientation, drug and alcohol testing, and/or vaccinations as requested by company.
• Responsible to plan, organize and implement activities of the Employee Health Office. Design forms for use in Employee Health Office. Maintain required records, reports, and statistics for Human Resources Department, Employee Health Department and Administration.
• Provides knowledge for safety issues and education within each industry and stays current in occupational health nursing issues.
• Manages employee health as directed by each industry and maintains accurate records.
• Manages workers’ compensation cases. Makes necessary contacts, appointments, follow ups, etc. with the contracted companies, employees, physicians, hospital, and compensation carriers.
• Provide first aid or act as a liaison with physicians for provision of care for employees who become ill or are injured while on duty. Initiate and complete all required documentation and provide follow-up on employees treated.
• Actively sets up individualized educational opportunities regarding health issues, safety issues, first responders, CPR, respiratory, hearing, etc.
• Follows medical directives as outlined in the policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.