Location
Dubuque, IA | United States
Job description
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 Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
- Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
- Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards 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 development opportunities 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.
Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.
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.
Basic UPH Performance Criteria
- Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
- Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
- Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
- Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
- Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
- Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.
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.
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