Patient Safety/Employee Health Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

Job Description

About the Position:

Responsible for implementing and managing patient safety and employee/occupational health initiatives designed to protect the health and safety of all Riverwood Healthcare Center (RHCC) team members; and promote a continuous culture of safety across the organization. This position will develop and deploy efficient, data driven safety training programs that meet regulatory compliance and reduce organizational risk while advocating for practices and procedures that protect providers, patients, and the public.

Responsible for RHCC Employee Health requirements and programs, working closely with administration to address occupational health issues as they arise. 

What we are looking for:

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years clinical nursing experience, preferably in occupational health, employee wellness, or patient safety.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, patient safety standards, and workplace health promotion principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with diverse healthcare teams and employees.

Certifications and Licensure:

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Minnesota.
• Preferred: Patient Safety certification or COHN or COHN-S certification. 

What we offer:

At Riverwood Healthcare, treating our patients well starts with treating our employees well. We provide a culture that reflects the friendly, more relaxed atmosphere of the communities we serve. Our staff are welcoming and supportive of one another. 

Depending on eligibility, there are a wide-variety of benefits including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k)-retirement plan, wellness benefits with on-site fitness center, and a time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. 

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.

Please Note: Offers of employment from Riverwood Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.

About us:

Riverwood Healthcare Center is a 25-bed Critical Access hospital with three full-service clinics in Aitkin, McGregor, and Garrison. Riverwood has recently expanded its footprint in Aitkin with a state-of-the-art surgical center.

Just two hours from the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro, this is an opportunity to live and work where others play in the heart of Minnesota’s Northwoods and beautiful lakes country. Enjoy access to an abundance of natural wonders, including lakes, rivers and streams, state parks, wildlife refuges, and ATV and bike trails for all your outdoor recreational activities.