Clinic RN Occupational Health

Registered Nurse (RN) Occupational Health

West Des Moines IA

PRN/As Needed

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• Expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance paid holidays short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

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And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dynamic occupational medicine team. This individual will be responsible for providing direct care to employees and other personnel who become ill and/or are injured on company property as well as pre-employment screening. They will perform nursing assessments and assist provider with employment and surveillance examinations.

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

• Obtain information to assist provider and referral specialist with patient referrals; complete appropriate forms or requisitions required for referrals or lab testing.
• Function as a clinician educator and resource for patients within their specialty of care and assist providers with office procedures.
• Draw and collect blood and other samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Conduct pulmonary function testing drug testing vision testing hearing testing immunization delivery and spirometry testing.
• Properly use office and medical equipment such as: computer spirometer audiometer fax machine multi-stage copiers and telephones.
• Practice reflects knowledge of CLIA HIPAA OSHA DOT and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding occupational medicine and healthcare.
• Telephone triage by providing and documenting advice for home care of illness/condition; conducting follow-up phone calls regarding patients health and progress as necessary.

Development and Patient Education

• Be aware of what is happening in clinic/department and the organization by attending clinic/department meetings reading emails and regularly checking information on the organizations intranet site.
• Demonstrate initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
• Based on care setting may develop present train and facilitate educational classes for client companies.

• Licensure:
  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Iowa
  • Certification in Hearing conservation (CAOHC) and NIOSH approved spirometry training.
  • If performing client-based services Chauffers license required which can be obtained within 6 months of hire and must meet eligibility requirements of fleet policy.
• Experience: All levels of RN experience will be considered. Prior experience in occupational health is a plus but not required.
• Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.