Occupational Health Nurse Part-Time (24-hr/week)
University of Colorado - Denver and the Health Sciences Center

Job Info

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Occupational Health Nurse Part-Time (24-hr/week) - 28863 University Staff

Description
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Environmental Health and Safety

Job Title: Occupational Health Nurse Part-Time (24-hr/week)

Position: #742043 – Requisition: #28863

Job Summary:

The position works closely with and fosters strong working relationships with the research community including the principal investigators, laboratory workers, graduate students, animal care staff, researchers using rDNA, hazardous materials as well as University Police, EHS, Facilities personnel, Dental School workers and CU Medicine healthcare providers and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team of professional and specialists to identify adverse health exposures in the work environment; design and implement appropriate intervention strategies to improve worker health and safety and establish regulatory-based medical surveillance programs. Provides support for the various Occupational Health Program components including immunizations, medical surveillance, database employee management, and occupational health program policy and procedure development. Assists with maintenance for the ongoing Q-fever medical surveillance program for employees that includes annual medical screening and serology, banking of serum and maintenance of records-related to this bank, education, and surveillance. Works closely with researchers and county and state health departments in reporting and follow up of cases. Performs health screening and assessment of infectious diseases acquired from live animals, animal tissues, excreta and allergens and other health risks associated with laboratory animal care and research activities in collaboration with and advice from medical director. Makes referrals and works with University Risk Management for follow up and treatment. Responsible for clinical documentation on record keeping and communicative platforms. Provides patient communication, documentation of results, and overall surveillance for the hearing conservation program. Partners with Industrial Hygiene, Biosafety and University Risk Management to ensure root cause analysis, proper medical referral, and follow up with workers reporting workplace injury/exposure related to research. Collaborates with the Industrial Hygienist to identify associates that are potentially at risk for exposures and refer workers needing respiratory fit testing. Ensures Occupational Health mandated requirements are upheld Stays up to date with new and improved standards for surveillance and treatment. Other duties as assigned.

Why Join Us:

This part-time (24-hr/week) position serves as the Occupational Health Nurse and represents the university in this capacity by focusing on promotion and restoration of health, prevention of illness and injury, and protection from occupational hazards. This position serves multiple University of Colorado communities, including researchers, animal care providers, service personnel, and CU Medicine health care professionals. The Occupational Health Nurse provides an integrated approach to delivery of comprehensive, quality occupational health services conducting consultative and clinical services for a wide variety of health care, research, educational, and support organizations. The position provides preventive occupational health and medical surveillance services to a robust and dynamic academic biomedical research program that includes providing services to approximately 3000 researchers and staff as well as CU Medicine health care providers and staff. Responsibilities include health hazard assessment, injury/illness investigation, promotion of intervention strategies, and assuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards. The Occupational Health Nurse advocates for employees fostering equitable and quality health care services and safe and healthy environments in which to work.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in nursing or a directly related field from an accredited institution.

A current license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Colorado or ability to obtain a Colorado license within 90 days of hiring. Minimum two years of experience as an RN.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Graduation from an accredited College or University with a Graduate Nursing degree may substitute for two years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Recognition as a Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN) by the American Board of Occupational Health Nursing. Experience in workplace/occupational health issues. Experience in providing occupational health services in support of research protocols involving Center for Disease Control and National Institute of Health Animal Use Research guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of federal, state and local requirements that govern occupational health care and employee health records in an academic institution or health care setting. Ability to determine when an MD or supervisor needs to be alerted to situations, and which circumstances need Medical advice before proceeding with action. Ability to perform phlebotomy, vaccinations, and patient assessments. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in working with researchers, healthcare professionals, administrators, employees, environmental health and safety staff, and regulatory agencies. Excellent computer skills with such programs as Microsoft Office, including the ability to write policies and procedures in Word, create and maintain spreadsheets with formulas in Excel, create presentations in PowerPoint, and use Outlook daily for email and time management. Proficient in Epic electronic medical record documentation and use. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain collegial and cooperative relationships with members of the research and animal care staff, and Occupational Health, EHS divisions and Anschutz Health and Wellness Center staff. Ability to represent the department in a highly professional manner. Assist management with maintaining Occupational Health clinic inventory, ensuring vaccines and supplies are stocked and accounted for appropriately. Ability to research lower cost vaccination and lab services and present to supervisor. Assist management and staff with maintaining Occupational Health clinic invoicing. Strong organizational, time management and attention to detail skills.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be willing and able to pass a pre or post placement physical and a drug test.
• Must be able to stand 4-6 hours a day

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position Curriculum vitae / Resume Three to five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Priscilla Halloran, Priscilla.Halloran@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $36,267-$46,131

The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu​.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date. Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:

Anschutz: https://www.ucdenver.edu/docs/librariesprovider284/default-document-library/3000-general-admission/3012---covid-19-vaccination-requirement-and-compliance.pdf?sfvrsn=4e9df3ba_2

Unit-Specific Exemptions:

Anschutz Campus – Accommodations may be granted for medical or religious reasons.

The University of Colorado seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty, and staff of diverse backgrounds.
Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References

Job Category: Health Care

Primary Location: Denver Department: U0001 -- DENVER & ANSCHUTZ MED CAMPUS - 60078 - ADM AVCRC EH&S ANSCHUTZ

Schedule: Full-time

Posting Date: Feb 1, 2023

Unposting Date: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Priscilla Halloran Posting Contact Email: Priscilla.Halloran@cuanschutz.edu Position Number: 00742043





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