POSITION SUMMARY:Serves as an advocate for associates of UWNI 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:Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate degree with equivalent experience. At least four (4) years clinical experience in direct patient care.Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN) designation preferred.LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Illinois preferred. Bi-Annual BLS.EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:Successful completion of annual age and job specific competencies and skill validation tools required. Good interpersonal skills and ability to relate well with all levels within the organization and community. Flexibility and excellent verbal, written, organizational and critical decision-making skills required. Ability to analyze and evaluate information from multiple sources. Demonstrated ability to consider the specific needs of different age groups in all interactions.Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionUW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.
