Registered Nurse - Occupational Health (Fixed Duration)

Elanco•Fort Dodge, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals! As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People. At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights. Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today! Your Role: Registered Nurse - Occupational Health As a Registered Nurse in Occupational Health, you will be a vital part of the Fort Dodge manufacturing site's Health Services team, dedicated to ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of our employees. In this role, you will be responsible for providing high-quality direct patient care for work-related injuries and illnesses, responding to medical emergencies, and supporting key health and wellness initiatives. You will partner closely with site medical staff and OHS professionals to advance a culture of safety and care.

Requirements

Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing.
Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in occupational health, ambulatory care, or a hospital setting.
Top Skills: Current and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of Iowa; ability to provide effective direct patient care and respond decisively in medical emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN).
Previous experience in both primary care and occupational health settings.
Strong understanding of case management principles, including acute and chronic disease care.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) systems.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care for work-related injuries, illnesses, and medical emergencies, operating under the guidance of site medical physicians and nurse practitioners.
Conduct and coordinate health surveillance programs, medical screenings, and various wellness initiatives to promote employee health.
Partner with the US Case Manager on all case management activities for the Fort Dodge site, ensuring seamless coordination of care and return-to-work processes.
Maintain precise and confidential employee medical records, ensuring full compliance with company policies and government regulations.
Collaborate with the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) team, Human Resources, and site leadership to effectively manage employee health cases and promote a safe work environment.