Health RN

Position: Employee Health RN
Location: Chicago, Illinois

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Employee Health Service

Work Type: Full Time

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:30AM - 4:00 PM)

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Pay Range: $43.55 - $61.05 per hour
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Summary:

The Employee Health Registered Nurse provides direct and indirect nursing care to Rush University Medical Center (RUMC) employees, contract employees and non-employee groups, with a focus on occupational health. The Employee Health Registered Nurse exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and provides services in accordance with RUMC policies and procedures, established protocols and standard operating procedures to meet the diverse health care needs of the Rush employee population.

Other information:
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Job Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Nursing degree from an approved school of nursing.

• Current RN licensure to practice in the State of Illinois.

• Three years of experience in clinical nursing practice - employee health clinic, occupational health nursing, infectious disease or internal medicine clinic.

• Current CPR certification

• Thorough knowledge of applicable federal, state and regulatory agency laws and regulations regarding employee and occupational health.

• Advanced knowledge and skill in all aspects of immunizations for adults.

• Communication skills in order to lead and teach.

• Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.

• Extensive knowledge of EMR and related programs: EPIC, Cority, Excel, Microsoft Office

Preferred

Job Qualifications:

• Experience with occupational health, infection control, emergency medicine or ambulatory care.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.

• Ability to lifting or carrying objects 35-40lbs. and lifting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.

• Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.

Competencies:

Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Responsibilities:
1. Completes required new employee/contractor and volunteer screening including screening for TB, Hepatitis B, MMR and varicella, as well as other applicable immunizations. Communicates clearance process and updates with Human Resources/Recruitment or hiring manager.
2. Provides safe, competent and efficient nursing care for minor and acute injuries and illnesses via protocols and medical directives.
3. Evaluate and complete sick calls, following the appropriate necessary referrals, return to work approval protocols and employee education.
4. Performs blood/body fluid exposures, infection control/communicable diseases exposure treatment and follow up per protocol.
5. Reviews Employee Injury report for accuracy, consistency, and completeness, reviewing the incident with the employee and the employee's supervisor as needed.
6. Participate in investigation and follow-up on all work-related injuries/illnesses. Monitor for trends and address, develop and implement strategies to prevent work-acquired injury or illness. Coordinate care and follow up with the Occupational Medicine physician and expedite return to work.
7. Completes all COVID Team duties, including COVID test…