Occupational Health Nurse – 2nd shift

$55-70K

Des Moines, IA

Seeking an Occupational Health Nurse on 2nd Shift for a Des Moines, IA heavy manufacturing facility. Our client is a leading provider of consumer home goods. They have built a strong heritage of Innovation and Responsibility.



Must Have:

• Registered Nurse License required; or ability to be licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Iowa. (Will consider someone who is within 6 months of completing their degree from an accredited nursing program in preparation for taking the NCLEX-RN (National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse exam).


• Occupational Health Nurse certification is preferred.


• Knowledge of nursing care and medical evaluation is required.


• Familiar with treatment protocols for Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD);


• Knowledgeable about safety and prevention equipment and is able to train employees;


• Knows applicable federal and state legal requirements related to health care, data privacy, and safety;


• Able to administer aspects of health programs;


• Familiar with personal activity and systems risks that place a person at higher risk of developing an ergonomic related injury;


• Solid proficiency in PC use including MS Office; and Occupational Health Manager (OHM) and other pertinent software.


• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

• The Occupational Health Nurse is responsible for working to reduce injuries and provides nursing care for occupational injuries and illnesses, including emergency care and referral, based upon nursing assignments, nursing diagnosis, and medical directives;


• Provides on-site services for Flu vaccines and safety training programs;


• Performs screening examinations such as vision screening, tonometry, EKG, venipuncture, audiometry and spirometry.


• Refers abnormal or questionable findings to appropriate individuals for further evaluation;


• Assists with obtaining health and work history, interpreting results, and making appropriate referrals for positive findings;


• Participates in the implementation and administration of healthcare programs that enhance wellness through disease and accident prevention;


• Maintains a nursing recordkeeping system that meets legal requirements and ensures confidentiality;