Occupational Health Specialist-RN

Location Address:

333 Smith Ave N Saint Paul, MN 55102-2344

Date Posted:

February 05, 2026

Department:

16002230 Occupational Health Administration

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
• 8-hour day shifts
• No weekends

Job Description:

Provides Employee Occupational Health program support for all Allina Health staff and incorporates high reliability principles and tools into these efforts. Supports staff after work-related physical and emotional harm events, communicable disease exposure and illness, and workplace accommodations. The occupational health nurse serves as a case manager and collaborates with Allina health staff, leaders, and other support departments. Participates in well-being and illness and injury prevention initiatives.

Principle Responsibilities

• Assesses, triages, and provides first aid treatment and education for workplace injury and illness through both on-site and remote means.
  • Makes referrals for ongoing medical care and return to work following Employee Occupational Health guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Serves as primary case manager and liaison for health care workers requiring services from workers compensation, job accommodation or other types of illness or disability resources.
  • Maintains occupational health documentation and submits Workers' Compensation claims when applicable
  • Consults with providers and others as needed.
• Promotes and educates staff and leaders on employee occupational health topics including but not limited to infection control, well-being, employee safety, and personal protective equipment as it relates to a pandemic or medical outbreak event.
• Completes new hire health screen assessments to ensure all new hires are in-compliance with immunization requirements and are medically ready for employment.
• Provides guidance to Allina Health to meet standards of regulatory bodies including Minnesota Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), local and state public health, Department of Labor and others.
• Promotes a safety culture through administering immunizations to new hires and current staff. Organize and assists with regulatory medical surveillance programs.
• Participates in process improvement and program development work groups and efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Vocational degree in Nursing
• 2 to 5 years experience in nursing

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Master's degree in Public Health or Occupational Health
• 0 to 2 years experience in occupational health

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required upon hire
• Licensed Registered Nurse - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required within 2 months of hire
• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
  Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
  Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
  Allina in-house BLS training (within 60 days of hire)

Physical Demands

• Sedentary:
• Lifting weight up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $40.08 to $54.93 per hour The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive - not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being - mind, body, spirit and community - of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental

• PTO/Time Away

• Retirement Savings Plans

• Life Insurance

• Short-term/Long-term Disability

• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)

• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable

• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.