POSITION SUMMARY

Serves as an advocate for associates of SAHS by providing clinical and primary nursing care and case management services to associates whose capacity to perform their expected duties is impaired or at risk of being impaired due to injury or illness. Provides medical services including first aid and pre-employment, workers’ compensation injury/illness, occupational health assessment, treatment and case management, workers’ compensation mechanism of injury investigations.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate degree with equivalent experience. At least four (4) years clinical experience in direct patient care.

Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN) designation preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Illinois preferred. Bi-Annual BLS.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Successful completion of annual age and job specific competencies and skill validation tools required. Good interpersonal skills and ability to relate well with all levels within the organization and community. Flexibility and excellent verbal, written, organizational and critical decision-making skills required. Ability to analyze and evaluate information from multiple sources. Demonstrated ability to consider the specific needs of different age groups in all interactions.