Nurse Manager of Employee Health

The Employee Health Nurse Manager is responsible for the daily oversight and management of Employee Health for Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. This role provides oversight and direction for nursing assessment and treatment to employees including coordinating physical examinations, ordering of appropriate tests, evaluation and treatment as well as follow-up care for both work related and non-work related injuries and illnesses. Manages and monitors all Worker's Compensation claims, oversees the COVID testing site, and vaccine administration, etc. The employee Health Manager works closely with Benefits, Employee Relations, Legal, Pharmacy and Infection Prevention related to all employee health related issues.

The Employee Health Nurse Manager will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.

The Employee Health Nurse Manager will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

• Assign and direct the day-to-day activities for the Employee Health staff to include, new hire testing, employee injuries, COVID testing, vaccine administration, Fit Testing, etc.
• Responsible for the oversite of the COVID 19 testing site to include training of staff, monitoring of processes for improvement, vaccine administration for new hires and existing staff, etc.
• Determine staff fitness for duty by performing a pre-placement screening history, exam, and testing as well as evaluating the physical condition of employees returning to work after an illness.
• Track TB screening records for employees, maintaining a database, and following-up with employees not in compliance, and notifying department management.
• Partner with the Infection Prevention team to ensure consistency in employee related processes affecting all SRAlab staff.
• Responsible for the coordination and processes for workers compensation claims by providing nursing assessments involving disability claims and employee eligibility for sick pay, monitoring restricted duty dates, and coordinating return with department heads.
• Assess and treat work related and non-work-related injuries and illnesses, recommending course of treatment or making referral to a physician.
• Administer the Hazard Communication Program, which includes maintaining the chemical inventory database and ensuring departments have an updated HCP manual.
• Maintain the OSHA log by recording work related incidents, tacking days lost and restricted duty days, and providing locations with an annual summary report.
• Administer the Respiratory Protection Fit Testing Program, which includes arranging for fit testing for employees and providing respiratory protection training.
• Collaborate with Infection Control Nurse to monitor employee infections that may affect the health of other employees or patients.
• Assist with the preparation and administration of the budget.
• Assist with the development to policies and procedures for Employee Health Services.
• Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

• Reports directly to the Chief Nurse Officer

• Knowledge of physiology, anatomy and nursing practices and procedures acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree.
• Current license in the State of Illinois as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum of 4-5 years nursing experience in an Employee Health setting.
• Knowledge and ability to assess and respond to a multitude of employee health problems.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively with employees, physicians, administrators and workers compensation insurance carrier representatives.
• Analytical skills necessary in order to evaluate employees' needs and state of health, take appropriate action or refer employees to appropriate sources.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to fifty percent of work time in resolving employee health care problems and dealing with Hospital employees, sometimes in stressful situations.
• Requires motor coordination to allow for preparation and administration of injections.

• Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.

• Benefits and benefits’ eligibility can vary by position. Actual compensation will be determined by equity and qualifications of the role.