Employee Health Nurse (LPN/RN) - Hybrid

1w1 week ago

Medical Associates

Dubuque, US · Full-time · $60,000 – $85,000

About this role

The Medical Associates team is seeking an energetic LPN or RN to join as an Employee Health Nurse. You’ll partner closely with Tri-State Occupational Health and Human Resources to support employee health, safety, and well-being across all locations. This role applies clinical expertise in employee health, safety, infection control, and workers’ compensation.

Coordinate care and determine safe return-to-work plans for employees with work-related injuries, illnesses, or exposures. Administer and manage employee immunization programs and occupational health screenings for OSHA/CDC/NIOSH compliance. Support safety and infection control initiatives through training, inspections, and policy development.

Oversee the Hazard Communication program including SDS database maintenance. Participate in and lead Safety and Infection Control Committees with meeting coordination, reporting, and policy updates. Conduct ergonomic assessments, incident investigations, and follow-up tracking while based primarily at Tri-State Occupational Health with travel.

Monitor trends in workplace injuries and illnesses to support continuous improvement efforts. Stay current on evolving occupational health regulations and help implement new programs and policies. Gain opportunities to both support and lead key initiatives in a hybrid environment with schedule flexibility.

Requirements

LPN or RN licensure
Knowledge of OSHA, CDC, NIOSH, and Iowa OSHA standards
Experience managing work-related injuries, illnesses, and return-to-work plans
Familiarity with workers’ compensation regulations and reporting
Proficiency in safety data sheets (SDS) management and HazCom programs
Ability to conduct ergonomic evaluations and department inspections
Skills in infection control surveillance and committee leadership

Responsibilities

Coordinate care and determine safe return-to-work plans for employees with work-related injuries, illnesses, or exposures
Administer and manage employee immunization programs and occupational health screenings (OSHA/CDC/NIOSH compliance)
Support and lead safety and infection control initiatives, including training, inspections, and policy development
Oversee Hazard Communication (HazCom) program, including SDS database maintenance and compliance
Participate in and help lead Safety and Infection Control Committees (meeting coordination, reporting, policy updates)
Conduct ergonomic assessments, incident investigations, and follow-up tracking
Monitor trends in workplace injuries/illnesses and support continuous improvement efforts
Stay current on evolving occupational health regulations and help implement new programs and policies

Benefits

Hybrid flexibility: up to 1 work-from-home day per pay period
Monday–Friday schedule, 4–4.5 days/week with flex up to 5 days during peak periods
Primarily based at Tri-State Occupational Health with travel to locations