RN-Employee Health

Job Summary

Provides health care services to the organization's employees in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

• Provides treatment for job related injuries and illnesses.
• Conducts new hire health screenings, respirator fit testing and immunization clinics.
• Ensures compliance with applicable workplace safety laws and regulations.
• May also conduct safety training programs.
• Provides employee counseling and referrals for occupational injuries and illnesses as well as other health-related matters.
• Makes sure to monitor trends and causes of employee safety events and work with colleagues to identify areas of safety risk.
• Designs and implements training programs to ensure employee safety in the office.
• Uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide his/her response to the current and evolving health and nursing needs of our patients and our patient populations.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing.
• One year experience as an RN.

Physical Requirements

• Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling and running.

Required Professional License and/or Certifications

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
• Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Benefits

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental Leave, Flexible Payment Options, and Upfront Tuition Coverage are some of the benefits offered.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.