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Employee Health Nurse - Full-time

Children's Wisconsin · Milwaukee, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 18, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you ran a large health program like flu vaccinations or annual TB screening.

What they are checking: Whether they can organize and track high-volume programs with accurate records.

Tell me about a time you noticed a pattern in employee injuries and helped prevent more.

What they are checking: Whether they use data to improve safety rather than only reacting to each case.

What would you do

A manager calls asking for details about why an employee was out sick. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they protect employee health information and share only what is appropriate.

How would you respond to a measles exposure in a hospital that cares for children?

What they are checking: Whether they understand contact tracing, immunity checks and work restrictions for exposed staff.

An employee is upset about a vaccine requirement and wants an exemption. How do you handle the conversation?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay respectful and policy-based while following the exemption process correctly.

About the work

Walk me through how you manage a staff member's blood or body fluid exposure from the first phone call.

What they are checking: Whether they know the post-exposure steps, timing for treatment and the OSHA requirements around it.

How do you handle return-to-work decisions for an employee coming back from an injury or illness?

What they are checking: Whether they understand fitness-for-duty, restrictions and working with managers and HR.

What do you know about OSHA, CDC and Joint Commission requirements for employee health in a hospital?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the regulations that drive employee health records and reporting.

What are AAOHN standards of practice, and how do they guide your work?

What they are checking: Whether they know the professional standards for occupational health nursing named in the posting.

How do you keep confidential health records organized and ready for an audit?

What they are checking: Whether they have strong documentation habits that hold up under regulatory review.

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The full job description

As published by Children's Wisconsin.

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today. Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/ **This position is located at our Corporate Center at our Milwaukee Main Campus.** Job Summary Provides occupational health care to CW employees, non-employees and volunteers. Maintains confidential health records and generates departmental reports in compliance with State, Federal, OSHA, CDC and Joint Commission regulations. Complies with AAOHN standards of practice. Assists with new employee physical evaluation program and return to work program. Essential Functions • Administers nursing care to sick and injured employees. Facilitates and directs medical intervention when needed. • Provides case management for work related injuries. • Prepares all state and insurance reporting forms or ensures that they are completed by support staff. • Directs the injured employee to the appropriate medical provider. • Establishes a communication network with the workers compensation claim managers, providers, employee and his supervisor/manager. • Monitors all surgeries, diagnostic procedures and other treatment protocols for workers compensation injuries. • Verifies, monitors and reports all lost time for payment of temporary total disability. • Directs and monitors the transitional duty program. • Performs post job offer physical assessments for all new hires to determine fitness for duty. • Coordinates/communicates with the department Medical Consultant and/or the Infection Control Chair regarding fitness for duty, ADA and infection control issues. Education • a BSN Required or ADN Required Experience • 2+ years nursing experience Required • Case Management, Occupational Health, ER or community health experience Preferred • Computer experience with Microsoft Office Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Ability to communicate effectively. • Good organizational skills required. • Must be able to stoop, bend, reach, walk, and stand frequently. • Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 35 lbs. occasionally. • Must be able to lift above head occasionally. • Must be able to drive and provide own transportation. Licenses and Certifications • BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required • License RN-Registered Nurse (30) - State of Wisconsin required This is a full-time position, M-F 7:30am-4pm. If needed, the team would consider slightly varied hours. Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law. Certifications/Licenses: BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council, License RN-Registered Nurse (30) - State of Wisconsin

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