Job Description
Job Description The Wellness 360 clinic located within UT Health San Antonio's School of Nursing provides primary care for adult and pediatric patients, as well as other specialized care as behavioral health, nutrition counseling and occupational health for employees, students, and local families. The Occupational Health Nurse is responsible for directing and managing occupational health and related campus-wide programs and assists in developing and implementing protocols.
Responsibilities - Provides nursing care for occupational injuries and illnesses, including emergency care and referrals, based upon assessments, diagnosis, and medical directives.
- Assists with obtaining health and work history, interpreting results and making appropriate referrals for positive findings.
- Participates in the implementation and administration of healthcare programs that enhance wellness through disease and accident prevention.
- Maintains record keeping system that meet legal requirements and ensures confidentiality.
- Maintains computer-based tracking system and compiles required data, reports and records for contract and grant metrics.
- Assists with department billings, invoices and reports.
- Coordinates cases between health care providers and the contract company.
- Serves as a liaison for patients, health care providers and contract company.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications - Demonstrated sound decision-making ability.
- Ability to proactively listen to others to understand issues and situations.
- Knowledge of clinical issues related to occupational health.
- Knowledge of occupational health computer programs.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Experience working in a hospital setting is required.
- Occupational Health Nurse experience is required.
EDUCATION:
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION:
- Current Texas RN license.
- Certified Occupational Health Nurse is preferred.
About Us Benefits Overview UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.
Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists.
Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits. Life Employees receive $40,000 of group term life insurance and $40,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:
- Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
- Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
- Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
- Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year plus three floating holidays, which can be used anytime during the fiscal year.
FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.
EEO Statement UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
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