Registered Nurse (RN) | Employee Health

Avera•Sioux Falls, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position plays a key role in supporting Avera's employee health and safety efforts by coordinating and managing a comprehensive immunization program for contingent workforce employees. Responsibilities include tracking immunization compliance, maintaining accurate records, following up on required vaccinations, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and organizational policies. The position also coordinates testing and treatment for employees exposed to communicable diseases and supports the Employee Communicable Disease Call Center by assisting with employee illness inquiries and case management. This is an office-based position requiring in-person attendance at a location within walking distance of the Avera McKennan Campus. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with Employee Health staff and contribute to programs and initiatives that promote the health, safety, and well-being of Avera employees across the organization. Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. Responsible to oversee all aspects of the Employee Health Program for individual including but not limited to: employees, volunteers, credentialed providers and contract staff. The RN - Employee Health assumes responsibility for the new hire process, immunization programs, medical surveillance, Workman's Compensation, Drug and Alcohol programs, ADA and FMLA processes and compliance with regulatory agencies.

Requirements

The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing
An active license in the state of practice.
1-3 years Nursing experience

Nice To Haves

1-3 years Occupational Health experience

Responsibilities

Tracking and coordinating a comprehensive immunization program that meets all regulatory requirements and policies, including following up on immunizations and assuring proper record keeping.
Assisting in maintaining a comprehensive Employee Health Program that includes elements such as: Health History, Post Offer Physical Exams, Immunization records, necessary titer records, TB testing, other regulatory required testing in accordance with required agencies and state Department of Health guidelines.
Investigating, analyzing, documenting and processing worker’s compensation.
Coordinating with employees, department leadership, claims adjusters and medical providers to assure continuity of care and open communication.
Preparing updates and maintaining a variety of files and filing systems; including injury status changes, OSHA logs, and computer/hard copy files for injuries and illnesses.
Assisting Human Resources with leave requests to ensure that FMLA and ADAA guidelines are met.
Assisting Employee/Leader to assure that return to work notes meet all required essential functions and regulations.
Maintaining a comprehensive Drug and Alcohol program in accordance with DOT and FAA regulations and completing a nursing assessment for reasonable suspicion of drugs and alcohol according to established policies and procedures.
Coordinating the Ergonomics program and assisting employees who need worksite ergonomics evaluations and equipment.
Coordinating treatment and testing for employees exposed to communicable disease in the work environment.