Employee Health Nurse - Full-time

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

About the role

Provides occupational health care to CW employees, non-employees and volunteers. Maintains confidential health records and generates departmental reports in compliance with State, Federal, OSHA, CDC and Joint Commission regulations. Complies with AAOHN standards of practice. Assists with new employee physical evaluation program and return to work program.

Responsibilities

• Administers nursing care to sick and injured employees.
• Facilitates and directs medical intervention when needed.
• Provides case management for work related injuries.
• Prepares all state and insurance reporting forms or ensures that they are completed by support staff.
• Directs the injured employee to the appropriate medical provider.
• Establishes a communication network with the workers compensation claim managers, providers, employee and his supervisor/manager.
• Monitors all surgeries, diagnostic procedures and other treatment protocols for workers compensation injuries.
• Verifies, monitors and reports all lost time for payment of temporary total disability.
• Directs and monitors the transitional duty program.
• Performs post job offer physical assessments for all new hires to determine fitness for duty.
• Coordinates/communicates with the department Medical Consultant and/or the Infection Control Chair regarding fitness for duty, ADA and infection control issues.

Requirements

• BSN or ADN required
• 2+ years nursing experience required
• Case Management, Occupational Health, ER or community health experience preferred
• Computer experience with Microsoft Office preferred

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Good organizational skills
• Must be able to stoop, bend, reach, walk, and stand frequently
• Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 35 lbs. occasionally
• Must be able to lift above head occasionally
• Must be able to drive and provide own transportation

Qualifications

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required
• License RN-Registered Nurse (30) - State of Wisconsin required

Schedule

This is a full-time position, M-F 7:30am-4pm. If needed, the team would consider slightly varied hours.