Occupational Health Nurse

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

178d • $60,000

About The Position

At the HealthPoint Employee Assistance Program, we strive to transform lives and improve personal and organizational effectiveness for the benefit of the entire UT community. We provide behavioral health expertise, promote wellness, and develop solutions to life's challenges. Your skills will make a difference. You'll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will contribute to operational excellence and enhance the student experience. If you're the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you'll like working in our department and for UT Austin.

Requirements

• Demonstration of customer focus, organizing, problem solving, integrity and trust, dealing with ambiguity, and evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality.
• Demonstrated experience excising independent judgment in analyzing complex work situations.
• Demonstrated ability to compose and edit correspondence.
• Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment.
• Demonstrated professional demeanor.
• Competencies typically acquired through a bachelor's degree and two plus years of RN experience in an urgent care, school or clinical office environment.
• Current Registered Nurse License to practice in the State of Texas plus current CPR/AED certification.
• Must be able to ambulate quickly between work areas, independently initiate CPR and physical requirements thereof, and be able to wear an N95 or another appropriate respirator.

Nice To Haves

• Occupational health experience including certifications or specialized training in occupational health (COHN-S), case management (COHN-S/CM or CM), ergonomics, PFT technician training, safety (CSP) or licensed workers' compensation adjuster.
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Knowledgeable of ADAAA, FMLA and OSHA regulations.
• Experience in higher education or public sector.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing assessments and care in accordance with RN scope of practice, OHP standing delegation orders and established procedures.
• Performs routine clinical skills including, but not limited to vital signs, medication administration, physical assessments, respirator fit testing, audiograms, immunizations, TB screenings, etc.
• Makes appropriate medical referrals and conducts follow-up evaluations.
• Performs assessments of work-related injuries to evaluate nature and extent of condition, provide first aid treatment and determine appropriate work status.
• Assists in processing workers' compensation claims and return-to-work cases.
• Utilizes active listening skills to identify customer issues/needs and provides appropriate referral and solutions.
• Maintains accurate documentation in an electronic medical record (EMR) in accordance with regulatory requirements and confidentiality guidelines.
• Evaluates employees enrolled in job related medical surveillance programs, including but not limited to: Asbestos, Bloodborne Pathogens, Respiratory Protection, Hearing Protection, Lab Animal Allergy, and Reactor programs.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree