Deadline
1-2 weeks prior to your rotation.

1. Contact the site

Occupational Health
Phone: (360) 738-6300 x2563

You will set up a pre-internship screening process through Occupational Health and Human Resources. See below for what will be completed during this appointment.

2. Site requirements

1. Meet with Occupational Health (15 - 20 minutes). The Occupational Health nurse will review your health history with you, which includes:
   • Analysis of your immunization status; bring proof of 2 MMR immunizations and Hepatitis B vaccine if your rotation involves potential exposure to body fluids.
   • TB screen. Your skin test must be read 2-3 days after it has been given. You will only require 1 TB test if you can show proof (within 1 year) of current testing. Otherwise, you will need a second test within 3 weeks of the first test.

2. Meet with Human Resources and complete the following:
   • National criminal background check through Saint Joseph Hospital. You are responsible for the cost ($50) and checks can be made out to Saint Joseph Hospital.
   • Confidentiality Agreement
   • Urinalysis drug screen. You are responsible for the cost ($29). A positive test for some unprescribed drugs will result in cancellation of your rotation at the site.

3. Bring your UW School of Nursing ID badge; you will not be issued a badge from the site.

3. Additional information

• Saint Joseph Hospital is a Tobacco-Free Workplace. Tobacco use on the campus, indoors or out, is prohibited.