Occupational Health RN -Emerson UnityPoint Health at Work

Occupational Health RN - Emerson UnityPoint at Work

Under the direction of a health care provider, responsible for providing direct care to employees and other personnel who become ill and/or are injured on company property at designated client site. Perform nursing assessments and assist provider with employment and surveillance examinations. Educate employees on health/wellness/safety related topics through individual discussions or group training. Communicate effectively with other peers for continuity of care; patients for injury care instruction; and others in personnel and safety with a need to know. Follows company policies and practices established by both the client as well as UnityPoint. Supported by the Site Supervisor while also regularly engaging in client facing communication, meetings, concerns, and/or requests. Modeling a work environment reflective of UnityPoint Health's FOCUS values and positively representing UnityPoint at Work's on-site services.

Examine and sees acutely ill employees and determine urgency of care. Refer cases to company physician or personal physician where appropriate. Document patient information accurately and timely. Maintain confidentiality of employee medical records on computer and written as needed also ensuring confidentiality within the clinic. Respond to emergency medical incidents anywhere in the facility. Implement company surveillance and safety programs where appropriate. Be able to function in single nurse staffed clinic. Communicate appropriately with members of the medical team and other stakeholders at the site. Actively engage in process improvement initiatives at the onsite clinic, collaborating with both UnityPoint and the client to streamline workflows and partner with safety initiatives. Act as a consultant both within the organization and to outside agencies or groups. Stay up to date on client protocols and UPHaW processes ensuring adherence to both escalating any concerns or needs to leadership to address. Function as a clinician, educator, and resource for employees and client contacts and assist providers with office procedures. Conduct pulmonary function testing, drug testing, vision testing, hearing testing, immunization delivery, medication administration, spirometry testing, lab specimen preparation, blood draws, or other patient specific clinical needs that align with client site offerings and workflows. Properly use office and medical equipment such as: computer, spirometer, audiometer, fax machine, multi-stage copiers and telephones. Assist in case management initiation and follow-up. Assist provider and other clinical staff with obtaining basic vital information preparing patient for examination, treatment and minor procedures while also completing necessary documentation or paperwork as necessary. Demonstrates competence in the clinical skills necessary to carry out assigned job duties. Schedule referrals for patients with specialist or outpatient as requested by the provider. Complete appropriate forms or requisitions needed. Responsible for tracking system for follow-up appointments related to office visits, laboratory tests and procedures to regularly follow patients monitoring disease status and injury. Appropriately understands the client's work-site culture and processes while modeling UPH FOCUS Values.

Graduate of accredited nursing program for Registered Nurses. 3 years of Clinical Experience. Current license to practice nursing in Iowa, Illinois, or whichever state performing RN functions for Registered Nurse.