RN - Occupational Health

Winona Health • Winona, MN

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Occupational Health RN assesses risks, promotes wellness, prevents illness and injury, and works to protect employees from exposure to work-related or environmental hazards. The RN works closely with community businesses to assist in meeting their needs related to employment safety, health, and well-being. The RN positively represents Winona Health internally and externally and builds positive, strong relationships with caregivers, patients, and employers.

Requirements

• Current Minnesota RN license.
• CPR Certification
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Basic computer skills; Word, Excel, Electronic Medical Record exposure/experience
• Ability to prioritize work well and perform a wide variety of assigned duties.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Occupational Health Nurse Certification for performing audiometry and spirometry testing and drug screen collection and breath alcohol testing preferred (required within 6 months of hire).

Responsibilities

• Remains up to date with current health and safety legislation.
• Ensures the health and safety of workers by performing assessments of worksites to maintain health and safety standards.
• Evaluates and suggests ways to reduce work related injuries and promote employee safety.
• Collaborates with the OH team and others to offer the most comprehensive and timely evaluations and treatments with a goal of promoting healing and return to work.
• Educates employees in occupational risks, safety, and injury prevention.
• Completes and/or coordinates health screenings, inclusive of vital signs checks, drug and alcohol testing, hearing tests, vision tests, focused assessments, respiratory fit testing, and other screenings and tests as requested and deemed appropriate for the patient.
• Evaluates patients with work-injuries and/or exposures by obtaining a medical and occupational history, interviewing the patient as to how the injury or exposure occurred, and through physician examination.
• Reviews other important information such as laboratory values, diagnostic imaging/screening tests, industrial hygiene, personal exposure monitoring values, and other information.
• Documents cares provided to patients.
• Delivers patient care, including but not limited to completion of the intake process, performing assessments, health screenings, immunization administration, and other screenings and care as appropriate based on the condition and circumstances of the patient.
• Coordinates care for the patient as ordered by the provider (imaging, lab, specialty care services, rehab services, etc.).
• Assists with the laboratory functions in the OH service as needed (breath alcohol and drug screen collections, etc.).
• Coordinates patient care related to work injuries/exposures with the employer, assuring that regulatory standards are met.
• Works closely with employers to assure all documents are prepared and completed.
• Assists with ordering of supplies and vaccinations.
• Trouble shoots equipment as needed.
• Other duties as requested or assigned

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Options for medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as mental health support and wellness incentives.
• Income Protection: Short- and long-term disability, plus additional benefits like accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal assistance, and identity protection plans.
• Retirement Planning: Access to a 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contributions once eligibility requirements are met.
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and earned sick time to support personal well-being.
• Education & Development: Paid training, tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and sponsored seminars to foster both personal and professional growth.
• Employee Discounts: Special offers with local businesses, including the YMCA and cell phone providers.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level