OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE

City of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Chicago seeks an Occupational Health Nurse to support the Office of Public Safety Administration, Medical Section. The role covers case management for employees on medical leave, vaccines, clinical duties, and records oversight.

Salary is $79,452 per year with a permanent contract. Workdays are Monday–Friday, with standard hours and drug screening/background checks required. Preference given to bidders under union guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Two years of ambulatory or occupational health care experience.
• RN licensed in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Prepares applicant medical charts for physician review and aids with processing.
• Triages calls and answers medical questions from staff.
• organizes a vaccine clinic and administers vaccines.
• Performs case management for duty and non-duty related cases.
• Maintains case management records and prepares related reports.
• Schedules referrals to treating physicians or therapists as directed by staff physician.
• Provides limited nursing care such as point-of-care testing and taking blood pressure readings.

Skills

Case management

Triage calls

Vaccine administration

Medical records review

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Information

Position: Occupational Health Nurse

Department: Office of Public Safety Administration

Section: Medical

Job Number: 416575-2

Number of Vacancies: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Salary: $79,452.00 per Year

Contract: Permanent

Location & Appointment

Address: 3510 S. Michigan Ave

Shift: Monday through Friday

Hours: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm OR 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Days Off: Saturday and Sunday

The position is in the Career Service.

Eligibility

This position is open to current ILLINOIS NURSES ASSOCIATION BIDDERS and the PUBLIC. Only current City employees covered under the City's Collective Bargaining Agreement with the ILLINOIS NURSES ASSOCIATION- BARGAINING UNIT 37 are considered BIDDERS and are eligible to bid. Qualified BIDDERS who properly submit a bid application will receive preference over any non-bidders.

Approval Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm Central time on 11/08/2026.

Background Requirements

Successful candidates must pass a drug screen and a background investigation. Persons offered employment must pass all pre-employment exams prior to appointment.

Job Duties

Under supervision, performs case management nursing activities to monitor the care received by City employees on medical leave due to injury on duty or illness to ensure the appropriate use of medical leave time and performs related duties as required.

Essential Duties

• Prepares applicant medical charts for physician review. Aids with applicant processing
• Triages calls and answers medical related questions
• Organizes a vaccine clinic and administers vaccines
• Orders medical supplies
• Performs case management for duty and non-duty related cases
• Provides case management oversight and coordination
• Conducts one-on-one case management appointments for assigned member case advising them of appropriate forms (e.g., limited duty application) to complete, policies and next steps
• Maintains a caseload of department members in a medical status, from beginning until the close of a case
• Assess the appropriateness of care being received and makes recommendations regarding continued use of medical leave time
• Reviews individuals' medical records to ensure case files contain current diagnostic reports and related documentation
• Schedules appointments for referrals to treating physicians or therapists as directed by staff physician
• Follows up with attending physicians and therapists to discuss and document progress of individuals
• Prepares case summaries of individuals' medical histories, including injuries on duty and illnesses, for review by Medical Director
• Provides limited nursing care such as point of care testing, taking blood pressure readings, removing sutures or administering injections as needed
• Maintains case management records and prepares related reports
• Assists with ordering and maintaining an inventory of medical supplies and vaccines
• Conducts health education seminars on a variety of health issues including exposure to and treatment of communicable diseases as required
• Schedules physicals for employees when needed (e.g., annual, voluntary, re-hire or reinstatement, assignment to specialty units)
• Receives, reviews, and forwards medical-related paperwork (e.g., drug testing results, applications for respirators, records of convalescent or full duty work status)

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing accredited the National League for Nursing, OR Commission on Collegiate Nurse Education (CCNE), OR an approved foreign credential evaluation, plus two (2) years of experience in ambulatory or occupational health care.

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse
• Applicants must possess a valid State of Illinois Registered Nurse license at the time of employment

NOTE: A copy of your official transcripts and Registered Nurse license will be required at the time of processing.

Selection Requirements

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected. Selected Bidders will be hired in seniority order according to the collective bargaining agreement.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

• Previous case management experience
• Previous worker's compensation experience

Benefits and Pay Structure

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dhr/provdrs/Job_Classification_Compensation/svcs/classification-and-pay-plan.html#docaccess-ba6c316e7a6d538348ff53b1eeebb6ab

Application Evaluation

Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resources staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

Commitment to Diversity

To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration.

These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

All references to political sponsorship or recommendation must be omitted from all application materials submitted for city employment.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor