NI-RN, Employee Health

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

8/29/2025

Entity:

Illinois

Job Code:

NI-2278AC

Job Title:

NI-RN, Employee Health

FLSA Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

JOB 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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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.

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned.  ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

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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

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

Required

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

Required

4 years

 clinical experience in direct patient care.

Required

Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Illinois.

Required

Bi-Annual BLS.

Required

Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN) designation.

Preferred

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY. 

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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.

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.

THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. 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.