United Airlines Hiring for Clinical-Specialist at Chicago, Illinois Full Time

Description

There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run “Business Resource Group” communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?

As an airline, safety is our most important principle. Our Corporate Safety team is responsible for making sure safety is top of mind in every action we take. From conducting flight safety investigations, educating pilots on potential safety threats, implementing medical programs, and helping prevent employee injuries, our team is instrumental in running a safe and successful airline for our customers and employees.

Job overview and responsibilities

The Nurse will support the Corporate Medical Team and assist in their routine duties, including but not limited to Pilot Medical Clearances, correspondence, system documentation, research, projects, and inquiries.

• Objectively and critically assessing all information related to the pilot’s eligibility to return to work

• Will need to gain an understanding of pilot FAA medical certification regulations

• Working with the physicians to get needed information

• Contacting pilots and/or FO base management as necessary when needed to obtain additional information to support RTW and ESB

• Triage and respond to medical/legal/HR inquiries

• Assist with non-pilot employee medical issues as needed

• Including passenger fitness to fly

• Correspondence with physicians and other healthcare providers as needed

• Serve as medical support/backup to the Managing Director Corporate Medical

• Research on medical protocols and policies and related health topics

• Provide support/back-up to the Director Corporate Medical including vendor manager back-up support for MedAire/Intl.SOS

• Provide back-up support for all CDC requests-Administrative

• Relief staffing for vacation and other absences

• Assist with implementing strategic initiatives, contributing to policy development and execution

• Arranges Fitness For Duty follow-up medical evaluations

• Attending scheduled staff meetings and in-service programs

• Participate in Health Fairs as needed

United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of relevant work experience

• Minimum of 2-4 years full time equivalent of direct clinical care/clinical practice

• Registered nurse with current, valid state licensure

• Computer literacy

• Ability to set priorities.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong oral and written communications skills

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship

• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification

• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• Case management experience

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact [email protected] to request accommodation

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT