Pay Range: $31.60 - $47.39 / hour 

Additional components of compensation may include:

Evening, night, and weekend shift differential Overtime On-call pay

Benefits information: https://careers.uwhealth.org/benefits/

 

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

•    Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance

•    Annual wellness reimbursement

•    Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids

•    Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!

•    Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development

•    Strong shared governance structure

•    Commitment to employee voice

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Serves as an advocate for associates of UW Health by providing clinical and primary nursing care and case management services to associates whose capacity to perform their expected duties is impaired or at risk of being impaired due to injury or illness.  Provides medical services including first aid and pre-employment, workers' compensation injury/illness, occupational health assessment, treatment and case management, workers' compensation mechanism of injury investigations.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Minimum:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate degree with equivalent experience.

Preferred:

N/A

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Minimum:

Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Illinois.

Bi-Annual BLS.

Preferred:

Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN) designation.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum:      

4 years clinical experience in direct patient care.

Preferred:

N/A

 

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

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Successful completion of annual age and job specific competencies and skill validation tools required.

 

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Good interpersonal skills and ability to relate well with all levels within the organization and community.

 

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Flexibility and excellent verbal, written, organizational and critical decision-making skills.

 

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Ability to analyze and evaluate information from multiple sources.

 

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Demonstrated ability to consider the specific needs of different age groups in all interactions.

 

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

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In conjunction with other members of Associate Health, works to improve the quality of associate care and ensure the efficient and cost effective movement of associates through the health care continuum.

 

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Conducts individualized assessment of associates’ needs to develop a comprehensive case management plan. Plans specific objectives and actions based on the assessment. Implements the plan to achieve stated objectives. Evaluates the plan at appropriate intervals to ensure that desired outcomes are reached.

 

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Coordinates various resources necessary to accomplish established goals. Employs negotiation skills as necessary to obtain the resources needed to meet the established goals.

 

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Demonstrates compliance with laws, regulations and standards governing health and safety for associates and the environment.

 

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Investigates, monitors and analyzes illness and injury episodes and trends, as well as methods to promote and protect employee health and safety.

 

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Consistently employs illness prevention, health promotion, and maintenance and restoration strategies.

 

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Coordinates associate health services on a daily basis to include post-offer physical examinations, immediate care for illness or injury, regulatory compliance and health promotion.

 

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Demonstrates effective documentation and communication skills in recording patient care notes and other health records and reports as well.

 

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Promotes safety and infection control procedures.

 

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Conducts Workers’ Compensation contract tracing, fit for duty evaluations, chart prep diagnostics, therapy, referrals and office visits reports, physicals, drug and alcohol screenings and evaluations of associates returning from leaves.

 

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Reviews OSHA reports to ensure the organization meets occupational health safety legislation.

 

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Completes quarterly safety reports.

 

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Facilitates completion of accident reports after investigation and makes recommendations for prevention.

 

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Coordinates a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to delivery of safe, quality. Comprehensive associate health and safety services.

 

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Performs other duties as assigned.

 

 

 

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and physician brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.