RN Employee Health - Per Diem - 132219

RN Employee Health - Per Diem

PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center | Ketchikan, Alaska

Per Diem | Day Shift Pay Range: $51.43 - $77.15 per hour

Are you passionate about promoting workplace health, preventing illness, and supporting caregivers so they can provide exceptional patient care? Join PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center as a Caregiver (Employee) Health Registered Nurse and help create a safe, healthy, and thriving workforce in one of Alaska's most breathtaking coastal communities.

Nestled between lush rainforest and the waters of the Inside Passage, Ketchikan offers an unmatched lifestyle with world-class fishing, hiking, kayaking, wildlife viewing, and a close-knit community. This is an opportunity to combine meaningful work with the adventure and beauty of Southeast Alaska.

About the Role

As a Caregiver Health RN, you will serve as a clinical expert in occupational health, employee wellness, infectious disease prevention, and workplace safety. You'll partner with leaders across the organization to support caregiver wellbeing, reduce workplace risks, and ensure regulatory compliance while making a direct impact on the health and safety of PeaceHealth caregivers.

This position plays a vital role in:

• Occupational health services
• Infectious disease prevention and exposure management
• Immunization and screening programs
• Return-to-work and work restriction guidance
• Workplace safety initiatives
• Regulatory compliance and employee health record management

What You'll Do

• Provide clinical oversight and coordination for Caregiver Health services.
• Conduct pre-employment health screenings, immunization reviews, and TB testing.
• Manage caregiver illness and injury reports and recommend follow-up care.
• Serve as the clinical lead for infectious disease exposure investigations and case management.
• Coordinate post-exposure evaluation, treatment, and follow-up.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, DNV, CDC, and state health requirements.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain confidential employee health records.
• Provide cross-coverage support for Infection Prevention activities, including:
• Exposure investigations
• Outbreak response
• Isolation precaution reviews
• Safety rounding
• Infection control risk assessments
• Participate in an on-call rotation.
• Collaborate closely with Human Resources, Safety, Infection Prevention, and organizational leadership.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current Alaska Registered Nurse (RN) license or ability to obtain.
• Minimum of three years of current nursing practice experience, preferably in:
• Occupational Health
• Employee Health
• Ambulatory/Clinic Nursing
• Related practice settings
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.
• Alaska State Fingerprinting requirement upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN)

Ideal Candidate

We're seeking a nurse who demonstrates:

• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and occupational health standards
• Experience with injury and illness case management
• Occupational exposure management expertise
• Strong clinical judgment and investigative skills
• Public speaking and health education experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Why PeaceHealth?

At PeaceHealth, we believe caring for our caregivers is just as important as caring for our patients. Per diem caregivers enjoy access to:

• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Wellness resources and programs
• Employee discount program
• Expanded Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mental health and wellbeing resources

Discover Life in Ketchikan

Imagine ending your shift and stepping into a community surrounded by mountains, ocean views, and endless outdoor recreation. Ketchikan offers:

• Stunning waterfront scenery
• Outdoor adventure year-round
• Rich Alaska Native culture and history
• Exceptional fishing and boating
• A welcoming community atmosphere
• Easy access to wilderness and wildlife

If you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while living in one of the most unique and beautiful locations in the country, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help support the health, safety, and wellbeing of the caregivers who serve our community.