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.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

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**This position is located at our Corporate Center at our Milwaukee Main Campus.**

Job Summary

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.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Education

• a BSN Required or ADN Required

Experience

• 2+ years nursing experience Required

• Case Management, Occupational Health, ER or community health experience Preferred

• Computer experience with Microsoft Office Preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Good organizational skills required.

• 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.

Licenses and Certifications

• 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

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

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

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