Occupational Health Nurse -RN Job Listing at WorkCare in Aurora, IL (Job ID 282307)

Description

Job Summary

We are looking for a part-time Occupational Health Nurse to support our onsite clinic efforts in Aurora, IL.

The Occupational Health Nurse will provide Occupational Medicine Services to Company employees including the integration of the full spectrum of health services program.

Schedule: 3 days per week 7:00am - 4:30pm (27 hours per week). 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide Occupational Medicine Services to Company employees, including the integration of the full spectrum of health services programs.
• Provide Injury/ illness/ incident medical care and reporting per site protocols.
• Coordination and fulfillment of required medical compliance exams (e.g., pre-placement, customer required, medical surveillance).
• Provide absence management services to employees who are out of work on either personal or work-related disability, including return to work and transitional return to work program management.
• Utilize site's transitional work programs.
• Collaborate with Environmental Health & Safety team to provide training and support for medical emergency response.
• Support Health and Wellbeing goals and initiatives. 
• Performs additional duties and assumes additional responsibilities as identified by supervisor for the efficient operation of Client Operations.

Education and Experience

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a valid Illinois RN license.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing is highly preferred.
• 3 years' experience in the management of occupational services preferred.
• COHN-S and CCM certification preferred.
• CPR, AED, and BBP certification required. Instructor certification preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent communication and presentation skills; Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences.
• Strong computer skills: Must be competent in the Windows operating system environment and Microsoft Office Suite and learn other software as needed.
• Strong critical thinking skills, problem solving, and decision making.
• Must have the ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Take initiative on issues that arise daily.
• Must have the ability to maintain a professional approach with others in job-demanding, multitasking and/or project support situations.
• Demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, employees and clients.
• Strong time management, organizational, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to meet and exceed daily and weekly individual performance goals.
• Ability to work independently as well as assisting other team members when needed.
• Requires regular and predictable attendance and punctuality. 

Computer Skills

• Must be competent in the Windows operating system environment, Adobe Professional, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and learn other software as needed.

Physical Demands

• Requires sitting for long periods of time, working at a desk.
• Working under stress and use of computer/phone required.
• Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard.
• Occasionally may be required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and/or crouch; Some bending and stretching could be required.
• Ability to lift/move up to 25 pounds and climb stairs.
• Ability to kneel for extended periods of time while rendering emergency care and/or CPR.

Work Environment

• Mainly indoor, office environment conditions. 
• May involve exposure to industrial manufacturing environments, including noise, moving machinery, and varying temperatures.  

This position has an hourly pay range of $33 - $44 per hour. Final compensation rate for this position depends on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications. 

Benefits for this position include pro-rated paid time off and 401K.

The preceding statements describe the general job responsibilities and individual's qualifications inherent to this position. These are not intended to be construed as exhaustive lists. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, accurately, and safely. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs. This job description may be reevaluated and/or modified at any time without notice.

Every qualified individual has the same opportunity for recruitment, hire, training, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.