Registered Nurse (RN) - Associate Health - Springfield Regional Medical Center - PRN

Mercy Health BSMH • Springfield, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Health RN provides services for associates in accordance with organizational policies and procedures, professional standards, federal regulations, and CDC recommendations. Services include pre-employment follow-up, the associate immunization program, respiratory protection, communicable disease screening, and exposure management. The nurse collaborates with Human Resources partners, people managers, Infection Prevention, and Quality & Safety to support program success. The role is based at Springfield Regional Medical Center, with occasional support at Mercy - Urbana Hospital.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Active Registered Nurse license in the state of operation or a compact license covering that state.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• 3–5 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Skills and abilities include active listening, discerning others' thinking, service orientation, verbal and written communication, coordination, problem solving, customer service, leadership, keyboarding, Microsoft Office, telephone skills, organization, office machine operation, time management, training staff, scheduling and timekeeping, hiring and onboarding, and lean management.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Occupational Health Nurse certification.
• 2 years of related occupational or associate health nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain current knowledge of associate health regulations, recommendations, and accreditation standards; assist managers and staff with compliance and contribute to related policies, procedures, guidelines, and protocols.
• Participate in surveillance activities to identify associate health risks and review associate health records, including new-hire records, maintaining confidentiality.
• Use the associate health information system to record and retrieve data and prepare requested reports.
• Collaborate with the Associate Health Medical Director, Infection Prevention, and the Wellness team on communicable disease prevention, referrals, and consultations.
• Deliver direct services including immunizations, TB screening, color discrimination testing, respirator fit testing, and communicable and blood-borne exposure management.
• Organize testing and immunization programs, including Hepatitis B, influenza, and respirator fit testing.
• Collaborate with managers and Absence Management Specialists on leave-of-absence needs, including FMLA, MLOA, PLOA, and ADA leave as an accommodation.
• Support compliance and administration of the mandatory vaccination program.
• Provide pre-service volunteer TB screening and order TB laboratory tests.
• Participate in entity committees, including Infection Prevention, Environment of Care, and Quality, and provide data for trending associate risks and developing health and safety strategies.
• Ensure the EMR is updated to reflect patient care as appropriate.
• Perform other job-related duties as required by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level