Occupational Health Nurse (Staff Nurse 1) - University Health Service

University of Illinois, United States

Updated: 11 months ago
Location: Chicago, ILLINOIS
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Occupational Health Nurse (Staff Nurse 1) - University Health Service

Hiring Department: University Health Service

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1018527_1

FTE : 1

Work Schedule – M-F 7:30am - 4:00pm

Shift : Days

# of Position: 1

Posting Date 5/12/2023

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Position Summary
Under supervision of the Director of Physician Practice, the Occupational Health Nurse is responsible to provide the clinical nursing support for the University Health Service. Provides clinical support for all UHS activities, including new hire/ volunteer screens, multiple surveillance programs (e.g. TB screening, Flu vaccination, other) and work ability evaluations. Participates in preventative health and safety programs for both internal and external customers (employees)

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Clinical 90%
  • Performs history and assessments for employees and volunteers related to new hires, surveillance, employee illness/injury, returning to work or other wellness visit.
  • Provide vaccinations to employees and volunteers to comply with Infection control policies, exposures and research protocols, and to patients of the Travel Clinic.
  • Performs technical skills as needed:
  • Audiometric testing for employees in hearing conservation
  • Spirometry
  • EKG
  • Breath Alcohol testing (BAT)
  • Venipuncture or other specimen collection
  • Titmus and Snellen vision tests
  • Fit testing for the N95 respirator
  • Implements regulatory surveillance assessments for TB, other infectious disease exposures, blood borne pathogen exposures, biological or chemical research, hearing, respiratory protection, and asbestos.
  • Coordinates and performs tests in UHS and coordinates referrals for outside testing
  • Review incoming laboratory and other diagnostic study reports and initiate follow up in cases with abnormal results.
  • Providing education to employees
  • Utilizes the Agility EMR through imputing employee data, charting, uploading documents etc.
  • Assists in Precept Public Health Nursing students from the College of Nursing
  • Other clinical duties as assigned 10%

    • Qualifications:

    Minimum Qualifications

  • Eligibility for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
  • Current AHA BLS/CPR and other required unit specific certifications
  • Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, family, and health care providers
  • Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with on-the-job training
  • Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required.
  • 2 years of Occupational health Nursing experience required.

    • Preferred Qualifications

    Certified in Occupational Health Nursing preferred.

    Certified to do Pulmonary function tests, audiometric tests, breath alcohol and urine drug testing preferred.

    The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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