at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Administrative Nurse I
Administrative Nurse I, Part-Time, FTE 50%
College of Medicine Rockford
Employee Health Department
Hiring Department: Employee Health
Location: Rockford, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1023477
Posting Close Date: 3/31/24
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
Position Summary
The Administrative Nurse I is responsible for employee health and wellness for faculty and staff at the Rockford campus and acts as a regional extension of University Health Services (UHS). Responsibilities include providing new employee health clearances, return to work clearances based on UHS protocols, monitoring of immunization programs, and developing employee wellness programs at the Rockford campus.
Duties & Responsibilities
Completes employee health visits per university policy and department protocols. Issue employee health clearances based on univeristy protocols.
Develop wellness programs and education designed to promote healthy lifestyles for our faculty and staff.
Act as a liaison between the Rockford campus and University Health Services for employee health concerns and documentation.
Implement and utilize the university Immuware system designed to track and monitor employee health related requirements. Follow-up with employees to ensure compliance to vaccination and health related requirements._x000d_
Provides safe, competent and efficient nursing care for minor and acute injuries and illnesses via protocols and medical directives
Monitors employee work-related illness and injury trends and assesses, develops and implements strategies to prevent work-acquired injury or illness
Safely administers and appropriately documents on immunizations, respiratory fit testing, and TB skin test to employees per protocol.
Act as an advocate for the rights of employees by ensuring access to preventative helaht and safety measures._x000d_
Guides employees to community resources and/or employee assistance programs as needed.
Maintains and ensures confidentiality of patient information and medical records.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
One year of RN experience.
Current AHA BLS/CPR and other required unit specific certifications.
Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, family, and health care providers.
Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with on-the-job training.
Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior expereience in either an employee health clinic, family medicine, or internal medicine clinic.
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