RN-Occupational Health

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 us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.  https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/  

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