Public Health Nurse

Careers With Purpose
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Facility: Bemidji Occmed 5th St
Location: Bemidji, MN
Address: 705 5th St NW b, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Starting Rate: $31.00 - $49.50
Pay Info: experience credit added to wage
Department Details
Monday-Friday 8am-430/5 pm. No weekends, no holidays.
$20,000 Sign On Bonus available for qualified applicants
Job Summary
Provides direction for employee programs to ensure the delivery of quality healthcare and the development of services according to the mission, vision, and strategic goals of Sanford Health. Responsible to provide oversight and consultation to guide designated facility Employee Health staff in the design and implementation of their facility specific employee health program. Works closely with the enterprise Employee Health and management staff in each region or the designated Employee Health practitioner of the local facility to establish best practices based on industry standards and published guidelines. The purpose of this position is to orchestrate and influence the work of others to enhance Sanford's mission and vision and to achieve evidence-based clinical practices related to the practices with the Employee Health offices throughout the Sanford Enterprise. Accountable to develop and operationalize programmatic planning and project management to achieve the strategic goals of Sanford pertaining to Employee Health Services. Creates a vision for enterprise Employee Health Services that is consistent with the ongoing needs and growth of the integrated health system. Provides oversight and coordination of all policies and protocols, including assisting executive leadership in the development of and monitoring of outcome indicators for quality and continuous improvement. Meet with operational teams to review customer complaints, resolve operational issues, ensure adequate supplies are available, review Key Performance Indicators (KPI's), and provide education to appropriate parties. Accountable for attainment of department goals by monitoring and managing work volumes to achieve desired goals. Responsible for collaboration and communication with Employee Health team and other Sanford departments for expert training and additional program support. Establishes and maintains relationships with Sanford staff, Employee Health and Occupational Medicine departments, regional leadership, as well as community contacts. Works collaboratively with multiple roles and entities within Sanford to support the research, development and deployment of standardized practices and processes with Employee Health. Responsible for professional, technical, and operational expertise related to the employee program offered through Sanford Employee Health.
Qualifications
Master’s in nursing is preferred; Bachelor’s degree is required, currently has in place or an education plan with proven continuous action towards achieving Bachelor’s degree in nursing within three years of hire. Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA).
Five years clinical experience to include supervisory/leadership and/or program management experience preferred. Experience in Occupational Health is desirable.
Requires current unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse in the state(s) of practice and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges as required by position. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
Benefits
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit .
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call or send an email to .
Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-
Job Function: Employee and Occupational Health
Featured: No