What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Health Nurse/Care Coordination Nurse position at Lucas County Health Center?
Department:
Medical Clinic
Days and Shifts:
- Full-time position
- Mainly Monday – Friday from 8 AM – 5 PM
Description:
- Assist the Clinic Team (providers, nurses, support staff) by coordinating care to patients on the providers’ daily schedules and by proactively managing and coordinating care for patients not on the schedule, so as to offer quality healthcare to all clinic patients
- Will act as a primary conduit for the transmission of information between providers, patients, and medical record
- Will coordinate services for patients, including preventative care, health education, and advocacy
- Focuses on promotion of health, prevention of illness and injury, and protection from work-related and environmental hazards
- Delivers health and safety programs and services to workers, worker populations, and community groups
Requirements
Educational/Experience:
- Current Iowa Licensed Registered Nurse, LPN or CMA
- Previous experience in a medical office
- Healthcare Provider BLS certification
- ACLS certification
- Mandatory Abuse Reporter certification required within 6 months of employment
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English well
- Computer literate – Microsoft Office and able to learn additional software programs
PREFERRED:
- Achieve and maintain certification in Integrated Care Management within 6 months of hire
- Previous process improvement experience
- Previous experience in Care Coordination
- Certification in Occupational Health Nursing (COHN or COHN-s)
- Certification in Hearing conservation (CAOHC) required within 6 months of hire
- Minimum of three (3) years nursing experience, particularly in community health, ambulatory, critical, or emergency areas
- Experience in occupational health nursing and follow-up care preferred
Contact:
Stephanie Bear, Human Resources Director
Email: sbear@lchcia.com
Phone: (641) 774-3216
Benefits:
This is a full-time position and is eligible for the following benefits:
Health Insurance
Provides comprehensive medical coverage that includes physician services, hospitalization, and prescriptions; available on the first of the month following hire date; paid by LCHC and employee
Dental Insurance
Provides comprehensive dental coverage that includes preventative, routine, and major care/services; available on the first of the month following hire date; paid by LCHC and employee
Vision Insurance
Provides comprehensive vision coverage that includes exam, prescription glasses, and/or contact lenses; available on the first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by employee
Cafeteria Plan
Provides pre-tax options for medical and dependent care expense reimbursement; paid by employee
Group Life and AD&D Insurance
Provides life and AD&D insurance of $15,000 for employee and $2,000 for spouse and dependents; paid by LCHC
Voluntary Life Insurance
Provides optional life insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents; available on the first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by employee
Group Short-Term Disability
Provides income protection up to 50% of weekly earnings for disability up to 13 weeks; is effective first day of accident or fifteenth day of sickness or pregnancy; Available first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by LCHC
Group Long-Term Disability
Provides income protection up to 50% of monthly earnings to a maximum of $6,000 per month for disability following 90-day waiting period; available first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by LCHC
Allstate
Opportunity to purchase additional insurance policies (accident, cancer indemnity, intensive care/critical illness, etc.); available the first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by employee
IPERS
Retirement program offered through Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System; effective the first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by LCHC and employee
457/401(a)
Opportunity to make pre-tax contributions to a tax-deferred retirement plan with Hartford; available the first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by employee
Employee Assistance Program
Provides confidential assistance in dealing with person concerns for employee and immediate family members; available immediately; paid by LCHC
Paid Time Off
Accrual of vacation, holidays, sick, and personal days; available immediately; paid by LCHC
Salary : $6,000