Occupational Health Nurse

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE (416575-2)

This position is open to current ILLINOIS NURSES ASSOCIATION BIDDERS AND the PUBLIC. Only current City employees covered under the City’s Collective Bargaining Agreement with the ILLINOIS NURSES ASSOCIATION– BARGAINING UNIT 37 are considered BIDDERS and are eligible to bid. Qualified BIDDERS who properly submit a bid application will receive preference over any non-bidders.

1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"

2. Enter your employee  (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number')

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION.

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm Central time on 11/08/2026.

Successful candidates must pass a drug screen and a background investigation. Persons offered employment must pass all pre-employment exams prior to appointment.

• Prepares applicant medical charts for physician review. Aids with applicant processing
• Triages calls and answers medical related questions
• Organizes a vaccine clinic and administers vaccines
• Orders medical supplies
• Performs case management for duty and non-duty related cases
• Provides case management oversight and coordination
• Conducts one-on-one case management appointments for assigned member case advising them of appropriate forms (e.g., limited duty application) to complete, policies and next steps
• Maintains a caseload of department members in a medical status, from beginning until the close of a case
• Assesses the appropriateness of care being received and makes recommendations regarding continued use of medical leave time
• Reviews individuals' medical records to ensure case files contain current diagnostic reports and related documentation
• Schedules appointments for referrals to treating physicians or therapists as directed by staff physician
• Follows up with attending physicians and therapists to discuss and document progress of individuals
• Prepares case summaries of individuals' medical histories, including injuries on duty and illnesses, for review by Medical Director
• Provides limited nursing care such as point of care testing, taking blood pressure readings, removing sutures or administering injections as needed
• Maintains case management records and prepares related reports
• Assists with ordering and maintaining an inventory of medical supplies and vaccines
• Conducts health education seminars on a variety of health issues including exposure to and treatment of communicable diseases as required
• Schedules physicals for employees when needed (e.g., annual, voluntary, re-hire or reinstatement, assignment to specialty units)
• Receives, reviews, and forwards medical-related paperwork (e.g., drug testing results, applications for respirators, records of convalescent or full duty work status)

Additional duties may be required for this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing accredited the National League for Nursing, OR Commission on Collegiate Nurse Education (CCNE), OR an approved foreign credential evaluation, plus two (2) years of experience in ambulatory or occupational health care.

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse
• Applicants must possess a valid State of Illinois Registered Nurse license at the time of employment

NOTE:

A copy of your official transcripts and Registered Nurse license will be required at the time of processing.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the…