Per Diem Registered Nurse Virtual Teammate Health

Major 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 asindicated.
• Follows established protocols to order and reviewlaboratory results, ensuringappropriate teammatefollow-up.Keepaccurate, detailed records of assessments, consultations, treatments, and referrals.
• Provides virtual assessments for sick or injured teammates andfacilitatesmedical 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 diseaseexposure or illness.
• Directs communicationtoappropriate stakeholderswhen workplace hazards areidentified, advocating for the health & safety of the teammate.
• Monitors vaccination compliance, supporting annual influenza vaccination effortsor other vaccinationprogramsas necessary.
• May berequiredto work weekends, evenings,nightsand holidays depending on department needs.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

• Registered Nurse, must obtain licensurein all states where care is providedwithin 6 months of hire

Education Required

• Associate degreein Nursing

Experience Required

• At least 5+ years' experienceas a Registered Nurse

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• 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.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Works primarily in afast-paced,remote environment.Transportation to other sites may berequired. 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.

Preferred Job Requirements

Preferred Certification/License/Registration

• RNwithCOHN or COHN-S

Preferred Education

• BSNor MSNin Nursing

Preferred Experience

• Previousexperience in an occupational or teammate health setting preferred.
• Prefer strong problem solving skills, can work independetly and multi task and has worked in a PRN RN role in the past.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of immunization, communicablediseases,and regulatory guidelines preferred.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.