Registered Nurse (RN) - Associate Health - St. Rita's Medical Center

Associate Health RN

The Associate Health RN provides services for associates according to BSMH policies and procedures, professional standards, federal regulations, and CDC recommendations. Services include but are not limited to pre-employment follow-up, associate immunization program, respiratory protection program, communicable disease screening and exposure management. The Associate Health RN works closely in collaboration and referral with Human Resources partners, people managers, Infection Prevention and Quality & Safety to ensure program success.

This position is Full-time: 40 hour work week.

Schedule: Mon-Fri 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, No Weekends, No Holidays!

Essential Functions:

• Maintains current knowledge of associate health regulations, recommendations and accreditation standards applicable to BSMH facilities. Assist BSMH managers and staff with compliance. Provide input to policy/ procedures, guidelines, protocols related to associate health services. Participates in surveillance activities to identify associate health risks.
• Performs surveillance on associate health records, including new hires, maintaining them in a confidential manner. Utilizes associate health information system to record and retrieve associate health data and to prepare reports as directed and requested.
• Collaborates with: Associate Health Medical Director, Infection Prevention to prevent the spread of communicable disease between patients and staff, Wellness team for referrals and consultations.
• Participates in direct service delivery, including but not limited to immunizations, TB screening, color discrimination testing, respirator fit testing, communicable and blood borne exposure management. Organizes testing and immunization programs to include Hepatitis B, influenza and respirator fit testing.
• Collaborates with managers and Absence Management Specialists for needs related to leave of absence to include FMLA, MLOA, PLOA and ADA leave as accommodation.
• Mandatory vaccination program compliance and administration
• Provides pre-service volunteer TB screening and TB lab orders.
• Actively participates in entity committees including but not limited to Infection Prevention, Environment of Care, and Quality and provide data for trending associate risks and strategies for improving associate's health and safety
• Ensures EMR is updated to reflect patient care as appropriate

Education:

• Bachelor of Science Nursing - Required

Licensure/Certification:

• Registered Nurse in the state practicing - Required
• BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association - Required
• COHN, COHN-S, or COHN-CM - Preferred

Experience:

• A minimum of 3-5 years of clinical nursing experience - Required
• A minimum of 2 years of related occupational/associate health nursing - Preferred

Skills:

• Must be familiar with HR Legal & Compliance Law Knowledge (i.e. OSHA, ADA, EEOC, FMLA, etc.)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Analyzing data or information
• Proficient in respiratory protection program and testing
• Strong written and communication skills
• Analyze data or information and understanding required follow up
• Continuous Quality Improvement
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Pure OHS (EMR)
• Knowledge of patient care and learning practices
• Must be familiar with applicable OSHA, state health department, CDC, Joint Commission
• Ability to work in fast paced environment
• Able to prioritize job duties
• Able to work independently

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.