Unitypoint Health Dubuque , IA 52002
Posted 6 days ago
Overview
This position is located at the Occupational Health-John Deere Location.
As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Occupational Health RN onsite at John Deere is responsible for providing direct care to employees and other personnel who become ill and/or are injured on company property. Performs nursing assessments and assists physician and other providers with employment and surveillance examinations. Educates employees on health/wellness/safety-related topics through individual discussions or group training.
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Responsibilities
Clinical Excellence/Patient Care
Examines and assesses acutely ill employees and determines urgency of care.
Refers cases to company provider, or personal provider when appropriate.
Administers necessary testing to employees (e.g. audiometry, spirometry, vision screening, etc.).
Implements company health and safety programs on topics such as blood pressure, burns, wellness, CPR, and may include weekly indemnity and international travel.
Maintains accurate and confidential employee medical records on computer and hard copy as needed. Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient's care.
Accurately and promptly implements provider's orders.
Observes and supports all UnityPoint Health and company-specific policies and protocols.
Assists in case management initiation and follow-up.
Functions independently in single-nurse-staffed clinic.
Delivers high quality care while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required in assigned unit/dept./area in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.
Utilizes holistic approach (considering biopsychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients and families served in the assigned service area.
Utilizes critical thinking in making independent judgements; maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients.
Effectively deals with confidential and sensitive information, showing ongoing discretion and secure information management.
Basic UPH Performance Criteria
Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.
Preferred or Specialized
Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.
Education:
Graduate of accredited nursing program (Must obtain BSN within 5 years of hire)
Bachelor of Science (BSN) degree in Nursing
Experience:
3 years of nursing experience
One (1) year of outpatient clinical experience or demonstrated clinical efficiency.
Prior Occupational Health nursing experience
License(s)/Certification(s):
Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa.
Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain within three (3) months from date of hire.
Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
Obtain and maintain National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) approved spirometry testing certification.
Obtain and maintain Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC) certification.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Accountability
Adaptability
Collaboration
Communication-written & verbal
Decision making
Flexibility
Customer/patient focused
Professionalism
Teamwork
Planning and Organizational skills
Exceptional customer service and communication (verbal and written) skills.
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
Ability to work with diverse group of individuals.
Excellent follow-up skills, interpersonal skills, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Basic work processing and spreadsheet knowledge.
Other:
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
Work may occasionally require travel to other UPH facilities. May drive a UPH vehicle, rental or own vehicle.
Area of Interest: Nursing;
FTE/Hours per pay period: .80;
Department: Occ Health-John Deere;
Shift: Monday
Friday, 6:00 am
2:30 pm, for 64 hours per pay period.;
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