Occupational Health Nurse

Job Details

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General Notes

At the HealthPoint Employee Assistance Program, we strive to transform lives and improve personal and organizational effectiveness for the benefit of the entire UT community. We provide behavioral health expertise, promote wellness, and develop solutions to life's challenges.. For more information on the EAP Department, please visit:

Your skills will make a difference.

You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will contribute to operational excellence and enhance the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
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No sponsorship

Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

Purpose

Supports the Occupational Health Program clinic in administration of job required medical surveillance exams and first aid for work injuries.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing assessments and care in accordance with RN scope of practice, OHP standing delegation orders and established procedures. Performs routine clinical skills including, but not limited to vital signs, medication administration, physical assessments, respirator fit testing, audiograms, immunizations, TB screenings, etc. Makes appropriate medical referrals and conducts follow-up evaluations.
• Performs assessments of work-related injuries to evaluate nature and extent of condition, provide first aid treatment and determine appropriate work status. Assists in processing workers' compensation claims and return-to-work cases. Utilizes active listening skills identifies customer issues/needs and provides appropriate referral and solutions. Maintains accurate documentation in an electronic medical record (EMR) in accordance with regulatory requirements and confidentiality guidelines
• Evaluates employees enrolled in job related medical surveillance programs, including but not limited to: Asbestos, Bloodborne Pathogens, Respiratory Protection, Hearing Protection, Lab Animal Allergy, and Reactor programs. Provides annual surveillance for faculty and staff enrolled in these programs.

Required Qualifications

Demonstration of the following competencies: Customer focus, organizing, problem solving, integrity and trust, dealing with ambiguity, and evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality. Demonstrated experience excising independent judgment in analyzing complex work situations. Demonstrated ability to compose and edit correspondence. Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment. Demonstrated professional demeanor. Competencies typically acquired through a bachelor's degree and two plus years of RN experience in an urgent care, school or clinical office environment. To provide clinical care, a current Registered Nurse License to practice in the State of Texas plus current CPR/AED certification. Must be able to ambulate quickly between work areas, independently initiate CPR and physical requirements thereof, and be able to wear an N95 or another appropriate respirator.

Preferred Qualifications

Occupational health experience including certifications or specialized training in occupational health (COHN-S), case management(COHN-S/CM or CM), ergonomics, PFT technician training, safety (CSP) or licensed workers' compensation adjuster. Bilingual in Spanish. Knowledgeable of ADAAA, FMLA and OSHA regulations. Experience in higher education or public sector.

Salary Range

$60,000

Working Conditions

• May be required to wear uniforms or PPE
• May be exposed to biohazards
• Use of manual dexterity

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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