NI-RN, Occupational Health

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

8/29/2025

Entity:

Illinois

Job Code:

NI-2146CL

Job Title:

NI-RN, Occupational Health

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

Assesses work environment for potential health and safety risks and reports risks to appropriate managers.  Delivers health education to staff.  Provides evaluations of employees returning from leaves.  Completes OSHA reports and ensures the organization meets occupational health safety legislation.  Completes accident reports after investigation and makes recommendation for prevention.  Maintains department inventory.  Contacts occupational health physician to arrange further treatment for injured worker.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

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Demonstrates use of the nursing process in the delivery of patient care for assessment of work related injuries and illnesses.

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Demonstrates critical thinking skills and exercises nursing judgment in evaluating patient needs for follow up care.

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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. Able to investigate accident causes and hazardous exposures.

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Provides care and education incorporating age-specific, cultural and spiritual needs of the patient and significant other into the plan of care.

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Performs all aspects of care in an environment that optimizes patient and environmental safety and in accordance with applicable laws, and compliance efforts.

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Able to direct companies internal case management programs.

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

ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.

X

Clinical

Provides age and culturally appropriate assessment/screening, interpretation of clinical and laboratory data and develops and implements age appropriate interventional and plans of care including education within the parameters of his/her position responsibilities and licensure.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Graduate from an approved school of nursing program.

Required

Must provide copy of HS diploma or equivalent, or highest level of completed degree obtained.

Required

Current RN licensure to practice in the State of Illinois.

Required

Bi-annual BLS certification.

Required

Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN) or 2 years prior experience in an occupational health setting required.

Required

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

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Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing in a caring, considerate and concerned manner.

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Willingness to accept responsibility.

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Leadership skills.

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Must be self motivated.

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Requires considerable knowledge of physical assessment and health maintenance.

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Must be able to initiate and make independent decisions based on protocols and standing orders.

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Research and be competent with occupational safety legal and professional regulations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Standing

X

Walking

X

Climbing

X

Bending

X

Crouching

X

Pushing / Pulling

X

Carry

X

Fine Hand / Eye Coordination

X

Color Discrimination

X

Hearing Ability

X

Lifting / Lowering 1 -15 lbs.

X

15 - 30 lbs.

X

30 - 50 lbs.

X

Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted.  Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift.  Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the “Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)” policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Concentration on Detail

X

Attention Span of 1 + Hours on a Task

X

Ability to Remember Multiple Tasks

X

Oral Communication

X

Written Communication

X

Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids

X

Exposure to Toxins, Cytotoxins, Poisons

X

Exposure to Extreme Heat, Cold, Temp Fluctuations

X

Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals

X

Exposure to Radiation

X

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.