Registered Nurse (RN) | Occupational Health

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The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

Position Highlights

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

• Presents a variety of health education programs and in-services to client companies and/or their employees on occasion as assigned.
• Administers Hepatitis B vaccine tetanus influenza Covid and other appropriate immunizations.
• Works together with Occupational Health providers to perform diversified duties regarding employment health screenings and exams to include but not limited to: taking of vital signs vision screens urine and saliva drug screens breath alcohol tests blood testing first aid and hearing tests lipid and glucose screening biometrics and one on one consultations to encourage healthy lifestyles.
• Actively uses the nursing process in goal-focused patient care demonstrating accountability as an individual and team member.
• Manages employee preventative health (including one on one consultations reviewing results and follow-up plans) and injury surveillance program according to established criteria set by the company and collaborate with the companys Human Resources Department Safety Officer Safety Committee and/or injury management teams to promote effective health and safety practices.
• Provides the coordination of care for employee injuries through close and ongoing communication with the injured employee medical provider companys workers compensation administrator and employer with emphasis on employees age and culture specific needs.
• Communicates with client companies and injured employees in a respectable manner to facilitate the evaluation and care of an injury in a timely fashion and plans for early return to work through modified duty or early identification of vocational rehabilitation candidate.
• Maintains patient/employee confidentiality; recognizes legal implications and consequences of actions. Participates in department strategic planning and quality improvement activities.
• Assists with the internal development and coordination of programs and services to area businesses.

• Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire

• 1-3 years Experience working in a clinical environment / occupational health setting

• Commitment to the daily application of Averas mission vision core values and social principles to serve patients their families and our community.
• Promote Averas values of compassion hospitality and stewardship.
• Uphold Averas standards of Communication Attitude Responsiveness and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles laws regulations and standards associated with but not limited to CMS The Joint Commission DHHS and OSHA if applicable.

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability Veteran Status or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application please call 1- or send an email to .