Health, Safety Specialist - Chicago, United States - Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Description
Youll work in a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed through words and actions. Youll play a role in something thats never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes as we Advance Human Ability, together.
The Employee Health Nurse provides high-level nursing assessment. The Employee Health Nurse will provide treatment to employees including coordinating physical examinations, ordering appropriate tests, evaluation and treatment, and follow-up care for work-related and non-work-related injuries and illnesses. Monitors Worker's Compensation claims. Assesses medical reports and assists in determining long-term disability and sick pay eligibility.
The Employee Health Nurse will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan Abilitylab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.
The Employee Health Nurse will demonstrate Shirley Ryan Abilitylab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.
The Employee Health Nurse:
Reviews post-offer employee lab tests, drug screen results, fit testing, immunization history and TB testing results
Administers the Respiratory Protection Program, which includes arranging for fit testing for employees and providing respiratory protection training.
Administers required onboarding and seasonal flu immunizations to SRAlab parties.
Maintains and protects confidential employee health records for all employees according to regulatory requirements.
Tracks TB screening records for employees, maintaining a database, following-up with employees not in compliance, and notifying department management.
Coordinates and processes workers compensation claims by providing nursing assessments involving disability claims and employee eligibility for sick pay, monitoring restricted duty dates, and coordinating returns with department heads.
Collaborates with Infection Control to monitor employee infections that may affect the health of other employees or patients.
Assists with the development of policies and procedures for Employee Health Services.
Manages clinic supplies, equipment, medications, etc.
Understands and complies with all regulatory, procedural, policy and licensing requirements
Reports directly to the Nurse Manager, Employee Health
Knowledge of physiology, anatomy and nursing practices and procedures acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree.
Minimum of 2 years nursing experience with a knowledge of assessing and responding to multitude of employee health problems.
Analytical skills necessary in order to evaluate employees' needs and state of health, take appropriate action or refer employees to appropriate sources.
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to fifty percent of work time in resolving employee health care problems and dealing with Hospital employees, sometimes in stressful situations.
Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.