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This 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 CU Medicine health care professionals, researchers, animal care providers, and service personnel. 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 CU Medicine health care providers and staff as well the CU Anschutz researchers and support staff. Responsibilities include new employee onboarding, health hazard assessment, immunization review and administration, respiratory medical evaluation for respirator use, CU Medicine site visits with oversight and evaluation of point of care testing, supervision of ancillary staff, injury/illness consultation, 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 position works closely with and fosters strong working relationships with the CU Medicine health care providers and staff, including doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, and nursing assistants as well as the CU Anschutz research community.

Why Join Us: The Occupational Health division promotes a safe work environment for all by focusing on promotion of health, prevention of illness and injury, and protection from occupational hazards. We provide an integrated approach to delivery of quality occupational health medical surveillance and clinical services, such as health hazard assessment, injury/illness investigation, vaccines and bloodwork, and assuring compliance with legal, regulatory and ethical standards. The Occupational Health Division advocates for all, fostering safe and healthy environments in which to work. Why work for the University? We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including: Medical: Multiple plan options Dental: Multiple plan options Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours) Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual) Holiday Days: 10/year Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in nursing 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 of 3 years of experience as an RN. Substitution: 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. Conditions of Employment: Must be willing and able to pass a pre or post placement physical and a drug test. This is an essential services position. The incumbent is required to respond after hours during emergencies and report to work for regular assigned shifts during emergency campus closures. Candidates will be responsible for travel expenses related to the interview process and any relocation expenses, if applicable.

Competencies: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution. Outstanding customer service skills. Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion. 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 CU Medicine health care provers and staff as well as 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. Strong organizational, time management and attention to detail skills