Employee Health Registered Nurse (RN)

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The Employee Health RN  Assists in the administration and coordination of all occupational health programs including:  leaves of absences, Blood Borne Pathogen (BBP) exposures, tuberculosis program, workers’ compensation, ergonomics, immunizations, return to work clearance, latex prevention, new hire processing, short/long term disability insurance, alcohol/substance abuse monitoring/treatment, ADA accommodations and regulatory agencies as indicated.

Schedule:

• Full time 36 hours a week

General Requirements:

• General EHS Responsibilities
  • Assesses data related to employees (ages 16-80) injury or illness and charts appropriately.
  • Assists with new hire health screening processes.
  • Coordinates/administers immunizations and TB skin tests.
  • Provide treatment and follow-up for TB skin test conversions.
  • Maintains all employee files and monitors them for completeness and accuracy.
  • Acts as a resource person to answer questions relative to occupational health/safety.
• Leaves of Absence

• • Administers and case manages the FMLA/LOA program to include coordination of medical care, referrals and assistance for the employee’s Return to Work (RTW).
  • Determines leave time available.
  • Tracks FMLA/LOA data.
• Workers’ Compensation
  • Serves as a case manager for all workers’ compensation incidents and makes appropriate referrals for services.
  • Reviews/investigates all work related incidents and makes appropriate referrals for services.
  • Completes and monitors First Reports of Injury.
  • Recognizes, accesses and coordinates the expertise from other departments to assist the employee while they are participating in the workers’ compensation program.
• Blood Borne Pathogen BBP Exposures
  • Administers and case manages all BBP exposures and coordinates the plan of care.
  • Updates the BBP exposure control plan/policy annually.
  • Reviews and investigates all BBP exposures and makes appropriate referrals for services.
  • Provides immediate counseling and follow-up for all blood borne pathogen exposures utilizing the PEP protocol if necessary.

Education:

• R.N. with current license to practice in the State of Iowa.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• Experience in occupational health and/or workers' compensation preferred.
• Possesses excellent communication skills, verbal, non-verbal and written.
• Possesses strong organizational skills.

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