Employee Health RN - Per Diem
Job Description
Position Overview
Location: 1650 W Harrison St, Chicago, Illinois 60612
Business Unit: Rush University System for Health
Department: Employee & Corporate Health Services
Work Type: Restricted Part-Time (0.3 FTE)
Office Hours: 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Work Schedule: 8-Hour Shifts - Weekdays only
Compensation: $45.15 per hour
The Employee Health Registered Nurse provides direct and indirect nursing care to Rush University Medical Center (RUMC) employees, contract employees, and non-employee groups with a focus on occupational health. The role exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values while delivering care in accordance with established protocols, policies, and procedures to meet the diverse healthcare needs of the Rush employee population.
Key Responsibilities
- Completes required new employee/contractor and volunteer screening including TB, Hepatitis B, MMR, varicella, and other applicable immunizations. Communicates the clearance process and updates with Human Resources/Recruitment or hiring manager.
- Provides safe, competent, and efficient nursing care for minor and acute injuries and illnesses via protocols and medical directives.
- Evaluates and completes sick calls, following appropriate referrals, return-to-work approval protocols, and employee education.
- Performs blood/body fluid exposures, infection control/communicable disease exposure treatment, and follow-up per protocol.
- Reviews Employee Injury reports for accuracy, consistency, and completeness, discussing incidents with the employee and supervisor as needed.
- Participates in investigations and follow-up of all work-related injuries/illnesses, monitors for trends, and implements strategies to prevent work-acquired injuries or illnesses. Coordinates care and follow-up with the Occupational Medicine physician to expedite return to work.
- Completes all COVID Team duties, including COVID test result notification, documentation, intake, and return-to-work procedures with proficiency in all Epic functionalities.
- Serves as Tier 2 escalation from the Employee Service Center (ESC) to triage and resolve escalated clinical cases in ServiceNow or via phone warm-transfer within established turnaround times.
- Participates in preventive screening programs (e.g., TB surveillance, influenza vaccines, Hepatitis B, MMR, varicella, and other immunizations) to monitor employee health risks.
- Documents all employee visits thoroughly and accurately in Cority, Epic, and/or other designated systems.
- Assists in coordinating the annual fit testing of N95 masks.
- Collaborates with the healthcare team to assess, direct, and evaluate treatment approaches and improve the quality of care.
- Utilizes resources to effectively resolve conflicts and improve team relationships in support of a healthy work environment.
- Demonstrates accountability for personal professional practice, including progress toward annual goals.
- Supports clinic goals, change initiatives, and participates in nursing shared governance.
- Maintains and ensures confidentiality of patient information and medical records.
- Identifies and communicates issues in education and practice and makes recommendations for improvement.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Nursing degree from an approved school of nursing.
- Current RN licensure to practice in the State of Illinois.
- Three years of experience in clinical nursing practice related to employee health, occupational health, infectious disease, or internal medicine.
- Current CPR certification.
- Thorough knowledge of relevant federal, state, and regulatory agency laws and regulations regarding employee and occupational health.
- Advanced knowledge and skills in all aspects of adult immunizations.
- Strong communication skills for leadership and teaching.
- Ability to interact effectively in challenging situations.
- Extensive knowledge of EMR systems and related programs: EPIC, Cority, Excel, Microsoft Office.
Benefits & Perks
- Compensation: $45.15 per hour
- Benefits: Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits. Learn more at the Rush benefits page.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.