Registered Nurse (RN) - Associate Health - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital - PRN

Associate Health Nurse – St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital - PRNWe believe your best is yet to come. At Mercy Health, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life in giving good help to those in need. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you're called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there's a place for you here. Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We'll support and empower you to bring your best – in service of our patients and our Mission.Job summaryThe Associate Health RN provides services for associates according to organizational 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.Essential functionsMaintains current knowledge of associate health regulations, recommendations and accreditation standards applicable to organizational facilities. Assist 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 administrationProvides 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 safetyEnsures EMR is updated to reflect patient care as appropriateThis document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.EducationBachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) (required)Required licensing and certificationsActive Registered Nurse License in state of operation or compact license covering state of operation (required)BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (required)Certified Occupational Health Nurse (preferred)Experience3-5 years clinical nursing experience (required)2 years related occupational/associate health nursing (preferred)Skills and abilitiesActive ListeningAbility to discern the thinking of othersService OrientationVerbal and Written CommunicationCoordinationProblem SolvingCustomer ServiceLeadershipKeyboardingMicrosoft OfficeTelephone SkillsOrganizationOffice Machine OperationTime ManagementAbility to train staffScheduling and timekeepingHiring and onboardingLean managementAs a Bon Secours 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 offerCompetitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discountsPaid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and eldersTuition assistance, professional development and continuing education supportBenefits may vary based on the market and employment status.All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.