RN Occupational Health Services OnCall
Mercy Hospital
Mercy Hospital
Occupational Health Services Mercy Hospital, Alegent Health
Work in Council Bluffs, Iowa
0.04 hours per week
Equal Opportunity Employer
RN Occupational Health Services OnCall
Position Description
World Class. It is easy to distinguish. World Class employees are responsive, compassionate, and innovative. They prioritize dignity and respect, never settling for average care, insisting on excellence both of themselves and team members. At Alegent Health, this is our promise to our employees and our community.
Alegent Health values individual contributions, creative ideas, and innovation our employees are why we have the highest quality scores in the Nation. We are committed to serving our community by providing faith-based health services with five hospitals and several clinics across the Region.
Our commitment to our patients and their families is high, but the return on that commitment is even higher. We are committed to our employees by ensuring we hire only World Class talent who also believe in enriching the lives of those we serve. If this sounds like you - apply today and join the Alegent team!
RN Occupational Health Services
Utilize nursing skills to assess the health of workers who are referred to OHS by their employers to include all Alegent Health employees. Performs testing procedures and initiates appropriate interventions and referrals. Assesses and recognizes symptoms of acute illness and refers for appropriate treatment. Assesses physical and emotional needs of employees and intervenes appropriately.
Maintains all client, medical, psychological and drug and alcohol information as confidential according to Alegent Health policy.
Serves as a liaison between employees, employers and the medical community. Seeks out experts as necessary to address the needs of the client (employee and employer).
Participates in the formulation of medical protocols. Acts as a resource to managers relative to the fitness for duties of employees.
Maintains knowledge of OSHA, State Health Department, and principles of Occupational Health medicine, and State regulations related to Workers Compensation. Documents all information related to injuries and assists in the processing of Workers Compensation claims.
Experience
1 to 3 years of experience as a registered nurse, preferably in an Occupational Health Clinic, Emergency Room, Urgent Care clinic, or General Medical office practice. Past phlebotomy experience preferred.
Education and Licensure
Licensed as a registered nurse in the state of Nebraska or Iowa, Nebraska and Iowa are compact states so must be licensed in the state in which you reside.
BLS or BLS instructor certification is required upon hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include the following American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, American Safety and Health Institute CPR, PRO, must say Professional Level-with AED, and American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Exceptional customer service and interpersonal relationship skills, phone, basic computer skills.
Competent in nursing assessment skills.
Ability to learn and operate multiple pieces of equipment including Evidential Breath Alcohol, Industrial Pulmonary Function, Centrifuge, Hearing testing booth, Bell Tone, Titmus Eye machine, and Computer. Understanding of sterile technique.
RN Occupational Health Services OnCall
This position has been listed under the following classifications:
Health Care Professional - NOS
Health Care - NOS
Nursing Services - NOS
Occupational Health Services
Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospital
Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic
Posted 2009/10/13