Registered Nurse (RN) | Employee Health
Sioux Falls, SD - USA
Job Summary
Location:
Worker Type:
RegularWork Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$31.00 - $46.25Position Highlights
This position plays a key role in supporting Averas employee health and safety efforts by coordinating and managing a comprehensive immunization program for contingent workforce employees. Responsibilities include tracking immunization compliance maintaining accurate records following up on required vaccinations and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and organizational policies.
The position also coordinates testing and treatment for employees exposed to communicable diseases and supports the Employee Communicable Disease Call Center by assisting with employee illness inquiries and case management.
This is an office-based position requiring in-person attendance at a location within walking distance of the Avera McKennan Campus.
The role offers the opportunity to work closely with Employee Health staff and contribute to programs and initiatives that promote the health safety and well-being of Avera employees across the organization.
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.
A Brief Overview
Responsible to oversee all aspects of the Employee Health Program for individual including but not limited to: employees volunteers credentialed providers and contract staff. The RN - Employee Health assumes responsibility for the new hire process immunization programs medical surveillance Workmans Compensation Drug and Alcohol programs ADA and FMLA processes and compliance with regulatory agencies.
What you will do
- Responsible for tracking and coordinating a comprehensive immunization program that meets all regulatory requirements and policies including following up on immunizations and assuring proper record keeping.
- 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 in accordance with required agencies and state Department of Health guidelines.
- Investigates analyzes documents and processes workers compensation.
- Coordinates with employees department leadership claims adjusters and medical providers to assure continuity of care and open communication.
- Prepares updates and maintains a variety of files and filing systems; including injury status changes OSHA logs and computer/hard copy files for injuries and illnesses.
- Assists Human Resources with leave requests to ensure that FMLA and ADAA guidelines are met.
- Assists Employee/Leader to assure that return to work notes meet all required essential functions and regulations.
- Maintains a comprehensive Drug and Alcohol program in accordance with DOT and FAA regulations and completes a nursing assessment for reasonable suspicion of drugs and alcohol according to established policies and procedures.
- Coordinates the Ergonomics program and assists employees who need worksite ergonomics evaluations and equipment.
- Coordinates treatment and testing for employees exposed to communicable disease in the work environment.
Essential Qualifications
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others hear understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Required Education License/Certification or Work Experience:
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice. Upon Hire
- 1-3 years Nursing experience
Preferred Education License/Certification or Work Experience:
- 1-3 years Occupational Health experience
Expectations and Standards
- 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.
Benefits You Need & Then Some
Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
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 .
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
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