Registered Nurse (RN) - Associate Health - PRN - Richmond

Bon Secours • VA

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About The Position

With a legacy that spans over 150 years, Bon Secours is a network that is dedicated to providing excellent care through exceptional people. At every level, everyone on our teams have embraced the call to provide compassionate care. Here, you can work with others who share common values, and use your skills to help extend care to all of our communities. 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. 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 volunteer influenza immunizations. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse in the state practicing.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Familiarity with HR Legal & Compliance Law Knowledge (i.e. OSHA, ADA, EEOC, FMLA).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Pure OHS (EMR).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize job duties.

Nice To Haves

• COHN, COHN-S, or COHN-CM certification.
• A minimum of 2 years of related occupational/associate health nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide services for associates according to BSMH policies and procedures.
• Conduct pre-employment follow-up and manage the associate immunization program.
• Implement respiratory protection program and manage communicable disease screening and exposure management.
• Collaborate with Human Resources, Infection Prevention, and Quality & Safety teams.
• Maintain knowledge of associate health regulations and assist with compliance.
• Participate in surveillance activities to identify associate health risks.
• Maintain confidential associate health records and utilize health information systems.
• Participate in direct service delivery including immunizations and TB screening.
• Organize testing and immunization programs.
• Collaborate with managers for leave of absence needs.
• Ensure compliance with mandatory vaccination programs.
• Participate in entity committees and provide data for improving associate health and safety.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans.
• Prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance with AD&D.
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible.
• Paid time off.
• Educational Assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree