Nurse, Occupational Health

Nurse, Occupational Health

Posting Number

req19469

Department

Occupational Health

Department Website Link

https : / / occhealth.arizona.edu /

Location

Main Campus

Address

Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

Occupational Health at the University of Arizona is in search of a Nurse, Occupational Health (Nurse II). The Nurse II position is responsible for providing case management for employee medical surveillance programs.

The nurse is responsible for administering immunizations and performing lab draws. The nurse is also responsible for maintaining client medical records.

Characteristics of an ideal candidate should include good oral and written communication skills; excellent attention to detail;

computer experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and internet; and one year experience using an electronic health history or medical record system.

Occupational Health :

Specializing in medical assessment, monitoring, intervention and evaluation of UA employees related to their occupational health risks.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays;

UA / ASU / NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Duties & responsibilities :

• Nurse will work closely with the Occupational Health nurse practitioners overseeing medical aspects of the OH program and associated medical surveillance activities.
• Provide quality nursing care to OH clients including but not limited to patient education, medication administration, immunizations, assisting with diagnostic procedures, and conducting prelims and other patient care activities as indicated.
• Contribute to the effective operation of the OH program by assisting with arrangements for large-scale medical surveillance groups requiring OH services.
• Work in an interdisciplinary fashion with the OH team to accomplish the needs of the department.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

RN licensure (in good standing) and graduation from an accredited nursing program required and a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Current BLS or CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience in an occupational health office or clinic setting OR one year public health nursing experience OR one year of case management experience.
• Experience in employee medical surveillance programs.
• Experience in human or animal research related settings.
• One year of college health experience.

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time / Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

Job FTE

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Health Care and Wellness

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

$65,687 - $85,393

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education / training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade.

Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture.

To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Grade Range Minimum

$65687

Grade Range Midpoint

$85393

Grade Range Maximum

$105099

Career Stream and Level

Job Family

Nursing

Job Function

Health Care & Wellness

Type of criminal background check required :

Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)

Number of Vacancies

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Mary Estrada, kestrada@arizona.edu, 520-626-5469

Open Date

5 / 8 / 2024

Open Until Filled

Documents Needed to Apply

Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Two Additional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please be prepared to upload the following with your applicant materials :

Copy of current AZ nursing license in good standing

Copy of current BLS or CPR certification

Diversity Statement

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community.

As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies.

Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.

As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.

Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims.

As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.

Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.