pregnant and new hire physical?!

Published Apr 12, 2016

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i had posted a while back about leaving my job, and questions about applying for new jobs, as i am pregnant.

i went on a few interviews, and have accepted a prn position in a ambulatory surgery recover department. when i went to the interview, i wore a dress that did not accentuate my growing belly, but i am at the point where it is unable to be hidden. i could tell they could tell. the director is a woman and she could tell. but of course, no one in the interview asked me anything about it.

i just got a call from human resources that i need to meet with the occupational health nurse tomorrow. i am now 7 months pregnant. my ob/gyn knows the situation and says she anticipates that i can work up until i deliver, at least at this point. i feel good. i want to start as soon as possible to be completely oriented to the unit when i give birth.

so my question: can the occupational health nurse ask me about being pregnant? the paperwork they just sent me asked if i have any current limitations that may interfere with my ability to perform my job. i was doing everything and anything up until leaving me previous job at a completely chaotic level one trauma emergency room two weeks ago. again, i feel good. i literally did cpr two shifts before i left. there are no questions regarding my last menstrual period. can the occupational health nurse ask me anything though? is it legal? if she does, how should i answer?

i intended on bringing it up when i started. i was going to be completely up front, and say yes, i am pregnant. but i can and will work for the next eight weeks at least if not longer, and i will never neglect my contractual obligations, which is only that i work two shifts per month. again its a prn/ per diem position.

any direction is appreciated!