Occupational Health Specialist-RN

Allina Health • Slaton, TX

9d • $40 - $55 • Hybrid

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system serving Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The Occupational Health Specialist-RN provides Employee Occupational Health program support for Allina Health staff, applying high reliability principles and tools. The role supports employees following work-related physical or emotional harm, communicable disease exposure or illness, and workplace accommodation needs. The occupational health nurse serves as a case manager and collaborates with staff, leaders, and support departments. The position also participates in well-being and illness and injury prevention initiatives.

This is a 1.0 FTE role, working 80 hours per two-week pay period on an 8-hour day shift, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The position is based at Mercy, Cambridge, and Buffalo, with 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 weekend shifts. Mileage reimbursement is available for travel to Cambridge and Buffalo when mileage exceeds the distance to the Mercy home site.

The position requires an associate's or vocational degree in nursing and 2 to 5 years of nursing experience. A Minnesota RN license is required upon hire, a Wisconsin RN license is required within two months of hire, and candidates must meet one of the listed BLS certification or training requirements. The pay range is $40.08 to $54.93 per hour; starting pay depends on factors including experience, education, and applicable union agreement.

Requirements

• Associate's or vocational degree in Nursing.
• 2 to 5 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 2 months of hire.
• Must have current BLS certification from the American Heart Association, current BLS certification from the American Red Cross, or complete 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.
• 0 to 2 years of occupational health experience.
• Experience in employee occupational health, case management, urgent care, clinic, or Emergency Department.

Responsibilities

• Assess, triage, and provide first aid treatment and education for workplace injury and illness through on-site and remote means.
• Refer employees for ongoing medical care and return to work 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 during 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 standards set by regulatory bodies, including Minnesota OSHA, local and state public health, 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.
• Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable.
• Student loan support benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

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