Avera Medical Group Family Health Center-Marion Rd
Worker Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$27.25 - $40.75
Position Highlights
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 OverviewResponsible for providing employee health services, including pre-employment services, injury prevention and safety, injury follow-up, screening and education to the employees of a business, either on site or on the Avera campus.
What you will do
- Presents a variety of health education programs and in-services to client companies and/or their employees on occasion as assigned.
- Administers Hepatitis B vaccine, tetanus, influenza, Covid and other appropriate immunizations.
- Works together with Occupational Health providers to perform diversified duties regarding employment health screenings and exams to include but not limited to: taking of vital signs, vision screens, urine and saliva drug screens, breath alcohol tests, blood testing, first aid and hearing tests, lipid and glucose screening, biometrics and one on one consultations to encourage healthy lifestyles.
- Actively uses the nursing process in goal-focused patient care, demonstrating accountability as an individual and team member.
- Manages employee preventative health (including one on one consultations, reviewing results and follow-up plans) and injury surveillance program according to established criteria set by the company and collaborate with the company’s Human Resources Department, Safety Officer, Safety Committee, and/or injury management teams to promote effective health and safety practices.
- Provides the coordination of care for employee injuries through close and ongoing communication with the injured employee, medical provider, company’s workers’ compensation administrator and employer with emphasis on employee’s age and culture specific needs.
- Communicates with client companies and injured employees in a respectable manner to facilitate the evaluation and care of an injury in a timely fashion and plans for early return to work through modified duty or early identification of vocational rehabilitation candidate.
- Maintains patient/employee confidentiality; recognizes legal implications and consequences of actions. Participates in department strategic planning, and quality improvement activities.
- Assists with the internal development and coordination of programs and services to area businesses.
Essential QualificationsThe 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
Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
- 1-3 years Experience working in a clinical environment / occupational health setting
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.
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.
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