RN-Occupational Health

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RN-Occupational Health

UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital

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Posted On 08/05/2024

Job Overview

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 /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.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

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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.

  • Area of Interest: Nursing;

  • FTE/Hours per pay period: .01;

  • Department: Occupational Health;

  • Shift: PRN, as needed.;

  • Job ID: 152690;

Primary Contact

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Michelle Pickel

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Job Details

Categories

Health Care

Location

Dubuque, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Company ID

168

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# Positions

1

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About the Company

A CAREER AT UNITYPOINT HEALTH - FINLEY HOSPITAL

UnityPoint Health team members come for a job, but stay for a career. As a team member, regardless of your position, you'll get the chance to change lives on a daily basis in order to deliver our vision of the Best Outcome for Every Patient, Every Time. That privilege drives employees' passion for making a difference in the lives of our patients, helping them create healthier, more rewarding lives.

At UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital, we know our collective actions determine the experience we create. Our team members strive to work as one through four key values:

  • Foster Unity

  • Own the Moment

  • Champion Excellence

  • Seize Opportunity

If you are interested in joining our team, please visit to learn about our many opportunities and to fill out an online application.

ABOUT OUR HOSPITAL

UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital is a 126-bed community hospital. We employ more than 800 full-and-part-time employees. Finley Hospital is a not-for-profit, locally owned, regional healthcare facility part of the UnityPoint Health system. Finley Hospital is committed to bringing the best medical care to the tri-state area. We offer comprehensive, full service health care that is coordinated around our patients. We have consistently been recognized as a leader in health care.