SUPERVISING OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE
Chicago Police Department
Duties:
* Review and enhance the quality (accuracy, completeness and
timeliness) of case management performed by the Occupational Health
Nurses in the Medical Services Section through ongoing and effective
training and communication.
* Support the risk management goals of the Medical Services
Section, including monitoring the timeliness of officers being returned
to duty to avoid both premature returns and overuse of the Medical Roll
and Convalescent Duty Roll.
* Monitor the in-person interview process between Case Managers
and Officers to ensure efficient turn-around time during the business
hours in the Medical Services Section and to avoid the need for
over-time work by the Case Managers. Enforce compliance with
confidentiality and professionalism from the Case Managers and support
staff.
* Serve as a resource and advisor to the Case Managers to
strengthen their knowledge-base and decision-making skills and to
maximize the effectiveness of case management overall. Review medical
documentation of the Case Managers and support staff to ensure its
overall quality and compliance with the risk management efforts.
* Supervise the medical clearance process for Recruit Applicants
for hire and for incumbent officers for assignments to the specialty
units (Marine Unit, Bomb and Arson Unit, etc), for fitness for duty and
other needs as they arise.
* Provide comprehensive orientation for new Case Managers. Work
in concert with other supervisors to maintain continuity, cooperation
and consistency throughout the Medical Services Section.
Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing accredited by the National League for
Nursing or an approved foreign credential evaluation supplemented by
four years of progressively responsible experience in ambulatory or
occupational health care. Must be licensed to practice as a Registered
Nurse in the State of Illinois. Certified Occupational health Nurse
preferred but not required.
Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Long Term
Disability, Twelve Paid Holidays, Deferred Compensation, Pension Plan,
Tuition Reimbursement and much more.
Interested Applicants should apply: www.cityofchicago.org/CAREERS
NOTE: A copy of your resume is required at time of application. Copies
of your official transcripts or training certificates will be required
at time of interview/test, if applicable.
Evaluation
Your initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the
application form and documents submitted with the application.
Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant. No second
party applications will be accepted.
Residency Requirement
An employee must be an actual resident of the City of Chicago. Proof of
residency will be required at the time of employment.
