Registered Nurse (RN) | Employee Health

Location:

Avera Print Shop

Worker Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day/Evening/Weekend/Holiday Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$31.00 - $46.25

Position Highlights

About The Role

• This position plays a key role in supporting Avera's employee health and safety efforts by coordinating and managing a comprehensive immunization program for contingent workforce employees. Responsibilities include tracking immunization compliance, maintaining accurate records, following up on required vaccinations, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and organizational policies.
• The position also coordinates testing and treatment for employees exposed to communicable diseases and supports the Employee Communicable Disease Call Center by assisting with employee illness inquiries and case management.
  
  

Additional Information

• This is an office-based position requiring in-person attendance at a location within walking distance of the Avera McKennan Campus.
• The role offers the opportunity to work closely with Employee Health staff and contribute to programs and initiatives that promote the health, safety, and well-being of Avera employees across the organization.
  
  

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Responsible to oversee all aspects of the Employee Health Program for individual including but not limited to: employees, volunteers, credentialed providers and contract staff. The RN - Employee Health assumes responsibility for the new hire process, immunization programs, medical surveillance, Workman's Compensation, Drug and Alcohol programs, ADA and FMLA processes and compliance with regulatory agencies.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for tracking and coordinating a comprehensive immunization program that meets all regulatory requirements and policies, including following up on immunizations and assuring proper record keeping.
• Responsible to assist in maintaining a comprehensive Employee Health Program that includes elements such as the following: Health History, Post Offer Physical Exams, Immunization records, necessary titer records, TB testing, other regulatory required testing in accordance with required agencies and state Department of Health guidelines.
• Investigates, analyzes, documents and processes worker’s compensation.
• Coordinates with employees, department leadership, claims adjusters and medical providers to assure continuity of care and open communication.
• Prepares updates and maintains a variety of files and filing systems; including injury status changes, OSHA logs, and computer/hard copy files for injuries and illnesses.
• Assists Human Resources with leave requests to ensure that FMLA and ADAA guidelines are met.
• Assists Employee/Leader to assure that return to work notes meet all required essential functions and regulations.
• Maintains a comprehensive Drug and Alcohol program in accordance with DOT and FAA regulations and completes a nursing assessment for reasonable suspicion of drugs and alcohol according to established policies and procedures.
• Coordinates the Ergonomics program and assists employees who need worksite ergonomics evaluations and equipment.
• Coordinates treatment and testing for employees exposed to communicable disease in the work environment.
  
  

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice. Upon Hire
• 1-3 years Nursing experience
  
  

Preferred Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• 1-3 years Occupational Health experience
  
  

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.
  
  

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
  
  

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.