Occupational Health Specialist-RN

Allina Health System • Coon Rapids, MN

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Allina Health is seeking an Occupational Health Specialist-RN to support its Employee Occupational Health program for staff across the health system. The role applies high reliability principles and tools and supports employees following work-related physical or emotional harm, communicable disease exposure or illness, and requests for workplace accommodations. The occupational health nurse serves as a case manager and collaborates with Allina Health staff, leaders, and support departments, while participating in employee well-being and illness and injury prevention initiatives.

This is a 1.0 FTE position, working 80 hours per two-week pay period on an eight-hour day shift, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The schedule includes two days per week at Mercy, one day at Cambridge, and one day at Buffalo. Remote work may be possible one day per week depending on staffing needs. There are no weekends. Mileage reimbursement is available for travel to Cambridge and Buffalo when mileage exceeds the distance to the Mercy home site.

The position is based at 4050 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, Minnesota. The hourly pay range is $40.08 to $54.93, with starting pay depending on factors such as experience, education, and any applicable union agreement.

Allina Health describes itself as a not-for-profit health system serving Minnesota and western Wisconsin. It emphasizes patient-first care, whole-person care, employee well-being, and an inclusive workplace. Its well-being program includes well-being dollars, navigators, programs, activities, educational resources, coaching, and tools.

Requirements

• Associate's or vocational degree in Nursing.
• Two to five years of nursing experience.
• Licensed Registered Nurse through the Minnesota Board of Nursing, required upon hire.
• Licensed Registered Nurse through the Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services, required within two months of hire.
• Meet at least one BLS requirement: current certification from the American Heart Association; current certification from the American Red Cross; or Allina in-house BLS training within 60 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Master's degree in Public Health or Occupational Health.
• Zero to two years of occupational health experience.
• Employee occupational health, case management, urgent care, clinic, or Emergency Department experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess, triage, and provide first aid treatment and education for workplace injuries and illnesses through on-site and remote means.
• Refer employees for ongoing medical care and return-to-work services in accordance with Employee Occupational Health guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Serve as the primary case manager and liaison for health care workers needing workers’ compensation, job accommodation, or other illness or disability resources.
• Maintain occupational health documentation and submit Workers’ Compensation claims when applicable.
• Consult with providers and others as needed.
• Promote and educate staff and leaders on occupational health topics, including infection control, well-being, employee safety, and personal protective equipment related to pandemic or medical outbreak events.
• Complete new-hire health screen assessments to verify immunization compliance and medical readiness for employment.
• Guide Allina Health in meeting requirements of regulatory bodies, including Minnesota OSHA, local and state public health agencies, and the Department of Labor.
• Promote a safety culture by administering immunizations to new hires and current staff.
• Organize and assist with regulatory medical surveillance programs.
• Participate in process improvement and program development work groups and efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage.
• PTO/time away.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable.
• Student loan support and benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching, and tools.
• Mileage reimbursement for travel to Cambridge and Buffalo when mileage exceeds the distance to the Mercy home site.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree