Status: Part time
Benefits Eligible: No
Hours Per Week: 0
Schedule Details/Additional Information
This is a per diem position, hours will be dependent on the department needs.
1 shift per week. 8hr shifts 8a-330p or 10hr shifts 630a-430p.
Pay Range
$38.20 - $57.30
Major Responsibilities
- Reviews and manages bloodborne pathogen and communicable disease exposures, providing counseling, education, and treatment according to established protocols.
- Conducts medical surveillance programs to promote compliance with policies and regulatory guidelines.
- Performs or coordinates post-offer medical clearance for new hires and volunteers, including medical history, immunizations, drug screening, and other testing as indicated.
- Follows established protocols to order and review laboratory results, ensuring appropriate teammate follow-up. Keep accurate, detailed records of assessments, consultations, treatments, and referrals.
- Provides virtual assessments for sick or injured teammates and facilitates medical intervention when needed.
- Supports respiratory protection programs through medical clearance and surveillance according to policies and regulatory guidelines.
- Participates in designated teams and workgroups, contributing to strategies and recommendations to promote the health & safety of teammates.
- Counsel teammates on health maintenance, lifestyle risk factors, and return-to-work guidance following communicable disease exposure or illness.
- Directs communication to appropriate stakeholders when workplace hazards are identified, advocating for the health & safety of the teammate.
- Monitors vaccination compliance, supporting annual influenza vaccination efforts or other vaccination programs as necessary.
- May be required to work weekends, evenings, nights and holidays depending on department needs.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required
- Registered Nurse, must obtain licensure in all states where care is provided within 6 months of hire
Education Required
- Associate degree in Nursing
Experience Required
- At least 5+ years' experience as a Registered Nurse
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills. Ability to develop rapport and maintain positive relationships with a variety of patients, family, staff, and physicians.
- Good organization, prioritization, and problem-solving skills. Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.
- Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, and use of electronic mail and electronic medical records systems.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Works primarily in a fast-paced, remote environment. Transportation to other sites may be required. Must work in a safe manner following all Advocate policies and procedures. Must be able to work in a variety of settings, including on-site when needed. Frequently deals with stressful situations. May be exposed to blood and body fluids. Must have functional vision, speech, touch, and hearing.
Preferred Certification/License/Registration
Preferred Education
Preferred Experience
- Previous experience in an occupational or teammate health setting preferred.
- Prefer strong problem solving skills, can work independetly and multi task and has worked in a PRN RN role in the past.
Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Knowledge of immunization, communicable diseases, and regulatory guidelines preferred.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.