Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing mission and vision. You’ll contribute to an innovative, multifaceted culture that is second to none — one that embraces collaboration, excellence, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together.

Job Description Summary

The Employee Health Nurse provides initial nursing assessment and clinical support for employee health services, with a focus on occupational health screenings, work related injuries and exposures, immunization programs, workplace accommodations, and regulatory compliance. This role supports onboarding, accommodation coordination, and injury/exposure follow up in accordance with established clinical guidelines and organizational protocols.

The Employee Health Nurse will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan Abilitylab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.

The Employee Health Nurse will demonstrate Shirley Ryan Abilitylab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

Job Description

The Employee Health Nurse:

• Performs nursing assessments related to post offer employment health evaluations, work related injuries, occupational exposures, and accommodation requests, and determines appropriate next steps in accordance with established protocols.

• Processes post-offer employment health requirements, including review of laboratory results, drug screens, immunization history, TB testing, respiratory fit testing, and required documentation.

• Administers and supports the Respiratory Protection Program, including employee fit testing and required education.

• Administers onboarding and seasonal immunizations, including influenza vaccines. Performs phlebotomy for pre-employment testing and occupational exposure follow up.

• Maintains and protects confidential employee health records for all employees according to regulatory requirements.

• Tracks TB screening compliance and follows up with employees and leadership as appropriate.

• Supports workplace accommodation processes for employees with work related and personal illnesses or injuries, including reviewing medical documentation, clarifying functional limitations, and coordinating with Human Resources, leadership, and other stakeholders.

• Supports management of work related injuries and exposures by documenting incidents and coordinating required follow up in accordance with OSHA and organizational protocols.

• Collaborates with Infection Control to monitor employee infections that may affect the health of other employees or patients.

• Assists with the development of policies and procedures for Employee Health Services.

• Manages clinic supplies, equipment, medications, etc. Understands and complies with all regulatory, procedural, policy and licensing requirements Consistently demonstrates accountability.

• Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan Abilitylab.

 

Reporting Relationships

Reports directly to the Nurse Manager, Employee Health

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required. Current license in the State of Illinois as a Registered Nurse.

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience required; Employee Health, Occupational Health, or related experience preferred. Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with employees, leadership, Human Resources, providers, and internal partners.

• Analytical and problem solving skills to effectively evaluate, triage, and determine appropriate actions for a wide range of employee health situations. Ability to maintain attention to detail and prioritize work in a fast paced or high volume environment.

• Manual dexterity required for the preparation and administration of injections. Phlebotomy skills required for blood collection related to pre-employment screening and occupational exposure follow up.

• Physical ability to lift, push, or pull up to 30 pounds and to reach overhead, squat, and bend as needed to stock supplies and support employee health interventions.

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature. Occasional exposure to communicable diseases may occur in the course of performing employee health screenings, immunizations, and exposure related activities.

 

Pay and Benefits*:

 

Pay Range:

$35.50 - $53.75

 

Benefits:

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: https://www.sralab.org/benefits

 

*Benefits and benefits’ eligibility can vary by position. Actual compensation will be determined by equity and qualifications of the role.

 

 

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

 

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other characteristics protected by law.

 

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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Affirmative Action Employer as required by law.