Registered Nurse- Virtual Teammate Health: Injuries & Exposures
About The Position
This is a part-time, remote position for a Registered Nurse specializing in Teammate Health, focusing on Injuries & Exposures. The role involves reviewing and managing bloodborne pathogen and communicable disease exposures, conducting medical surveillance, coordinating post-offer medical clearances, and providing virtual assessments for sick or injured teammates. The nurse will also support respiratory protection programs, counsel teammates on health maintenance, and monitor vaccination compliance. The position requires obtaining state licensure in multiple states within 6 months of hire and may involve occasional transportation to other sites or working weekends, evenings, nights, and holidays based on department needs.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse, must obtain licensure in all states where care is provided within 6 months of hire
- Associate degree in Nursing
- At least 3 years' experience as a Registered Nurse
- 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.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- RN with COHN or COHN-S
- BSN or MSN in Nursing
- Previous experience in an occupational or teammate health setting preferred.
- Knowledge of immunization, communicable diseases, and regulatory guidelines preferred.
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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
