Employee Health Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse - Employee Health

Saint Alphonsus Health System, recently named by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals, is looking for a Registered Nurse to join our Employee Health team.

Benefits: When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our patients. We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers. Our belief in work-life balance compliments the natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho.

We offer:

• Medical, Dental, And Vision Coverage
• Mental Health Resources
• Meaningful Retirement Benefits
• Generous PTO plan

Why this role is for you:

If you are passionate about promoting health, safety, and well-being in the workplace, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across Saint Alphonsus Health System. As an Employee Health Nurse, you will help foster a culture of safety and wellness by supporting employee health initiatives, administering workers' compensation programs, and helping prevent workplace illness and injury. You'll serve as a trusted resource for employees and leaders, providing education and guidance that promotes healthy work environments, risk prevention, and employee well-being. This is an ideal opportunity for a nurse who enjoys combining clinical expertise, health education, and advocacy to support a healthy and engaged workforce.

What to expect:

• Support employee health and workers' compensation programs that promote a safe, healthy, and engaged workforce.
• Serve as a trusted resource on employee health, occupational health, and workers' compensation regulations, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.
• Conduct post-offer employee health onboarding, including health screenings, tuberculosis testing, drug screening, medical surveillance, and review of job-related health requirements.
• Review immunization records and administer recommended vaccinations to support colleague and patient safety.
• Partner with Infection Prevention teams to manage communicable disease exposures, infection control concerns, tuberculosis surveillance, and follow-up care.
• Assist with the administration and coordination of workers' compensation claims and return-to-work processes.
• Maintain accurate, confidential employee health records and documentation.
• Evaluate and support colleagues who experience workplace illness or injury, coordinating incident reporting, treatment, and follow-up care.
• Conduct fit-for-duty evaluations, drug screenings, and medical surveillance activities as needed.
• Collaborate on respiratory protection, workplace safety, and risk prevention programs across the organization.
• Partner with leaders and multidisciplinary teams to advance colleague safety initiatives and reduce workplace injuries.
• Model and uphold Saint Alphonsus' Mission, Vision, and Values in every interaction and decision.

Qualifications:

• Colleague must have an RN license, as defined by their primary work state (Idaho or Oregon), issued prior to hire date.
• Graduate of school of nursing; Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support for HealthCare Provider (BLS/HCP) certification required.
• Two years of nursing experience preferred.

Why Saint Alphonsus Health System?

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based.

• Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health;
• The region's most advanced Trauma Center (Level II);
• Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.