Occupational Health Specialist RN

Posted:
8/13/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Cambridge, Minnesota, United States ⋅ Minnesota, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

August 14, 2024

Department:

16002230 Occupational Health Administration

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

20

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

This position is located at the Cambridge Location.

  • .5 FTE (40 hours every two weeks)
  • No weekends--No major Holidays

Job Description:

Provides Employee Occupational Health program support for all Allina Health staff and incorporates high reliability principles and tools into these efforts. Supports staff after work-related physical and emotional harm events, communicable disease exposure and illness, and workplace accommodations. The occupational health nurse serves as a case manager and collaborates with Allina health staff, leaders, and other support departments. Participates in well-being and illness and injury prevention initiatives.

Principle Responsibilities

  • Assesses, triages, and provides first aid treatment and education for workplace injury and illness through both on-site and remote means.
    • Makes referrals for ongoing medical care and return to work following Employee Occupational Health guidelines, policies, and procedures.
  • Serves as primary case manager and liaison for health care workers requiring services from workers compensation, job accommodation or other types of illness or disability resources.
    • Maintains occupational health documentation and submits Workers’ Compensation claims when applicable
    • Consults with providers and others as needed.
  • Promotes and educates staff and leaders on employee occupational health topics including but not limited to infection control, well-being, employee safety, and personal protective equipment as it relates to a pandemic or medical outbreak event.
  • Completes new hire health screen assessments to ensure all new hires are in-compliance with immunization requirements and are medically ready for employment.
  • Provides guidance to Allina Health to meet standards of regulatory bodies including Minnesota Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), local and state public health, Department of Labor and others.
  • Promotes a safety culture through administering immunizations to new hires and current staff. Organize and assists with regulatory medical surveillance programs.
  • Participates in process improvement and program development work groups and efforts.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Required Qualifications

  • Associate's or Vocational degree in Nursing
  • 2 to 5 years experience in nursing


Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing
  • Master's degree in Public Health or Occupational Health
  • 0 to 2 years experience in occupational health


Licenses/Certifications

  • Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required upon hire
  • Licensed Registered Nurse - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required upon hire
  • BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required American Heart Association or Allina Health


Physical Demands

  • Sedentary:
  • Lifting weight Up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently