Co-Worker Health Registered Nurse - Full Time Job Listing at Mercy in Cape Girardeau, MO (Job ID 946274)

Description

 Come Join Mercy Hospital Southeast!

 

 Department/Position: RN Occupational Medicine Clinic

Status: Full Time (40 hrs/wk)

 

We're a Little Different

 

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”

Overview:

  Under the general supervision of the Manager – Co-worker Health, the Co-worker Health Nurse performs daily activities to provide health services to Mercy co-workers. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.   The Co-worker Health Nurse is a critical job that works closely with all co-workers from day one.
•    Plans, organizes, directs and performs all activities of the co-worker health services in concert with federal and state requirements and regulatory agencies. 
•    Processes new co-workers for a health assessment at hire, which includes pre-employment drug testing, health medical history, lab work, chest x-ray if indicated and immunization status. 
•    Supports and administers co-worker TB skin screening program in compliance with state regulations.
•    Performs respirator fit testing and training as indicated.
•    Promotes and administers annual Influenza and other vaccines to all co-workers working in the facility. Maintains knowledge of all immunizations being administered in order to communicate and assess contraindications to giving the vaccine, possible side effects, and precautions the co-worker should know about before taking any vaccine.
•    Provides first aid to employees as necessary and works closely with co-workers following on the job injuries to provide quality care and follow up to injured workers. Communicates and works with departments, supervisors and team leaders regarding ill or injured co-workers as necessary. Works to return co-workers injured on the job to restricted duty.
•    May serve as Workers' Compensation coordinator, depending on work location, following state commission rules and regulations. Responsible for the recording of injuries/illness according to regulatory agency guidelines; educating and informing injured employees and managers; facilitating medical treatment and return to work of the injured employee; communicating with the System Office, treating physicians, and legal counsel.
•    Maintains strict confidentiality of co-workers regarding drug screens, illnesses, injuries and health records.
•    Compiles annual and monthly reports and presents these reports to appropriate committees in order to assist these committees to comply with requirements of Joint Commission, The applicable state Department of Health and other government agencies. 
•    Keeps current on Co-worker Health related issues; adjusting policies and procedures as indicated to meet changes in requirements for co-workers working in a health care facility.
•    Works with co-workers to promote committee guidance and education in multiple committees, i.e., wellness committee, needlestick safety and environmental safety.
•    Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.
•    Communicates effectively by providing concise, effective and accurate verbal and written communications regarding co-worker health operations.
•    Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

 

•    Licensure: Current STATE RN Licensure
•    Experience: 2 years of hospital/clinical experience.
•    Certifications: Three years current clinical experience and current BLS certification required.
•    Other: Must be able to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
•    Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree preferred.

 

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

 

We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

 

For additional information, please reach out to Dennis.McNair@mercy.net

 

 

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