Registered Nurse (RN) - Associate Health - Lourdes Hospital - PRN

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Paducah, KY

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About The Position

The Associate Health RN provides services to associates in accordance with BSMH policies and procedures, professional standards, federal regulations, and CDC recommendations. Services include pre-employment follow-up, immunization programs, respiratory protection, communicable-disease screening, and exposure management. The RN collaborates with Human Resources partners, managers, Infection Prevention, Quality & Safety, the Associate Health Medical Director, and the Wellness team to support program compliance and associate health and safety.

The role includes maintaining confidential associate health records, using the associate health information system to record and retrieve data and prepare reports, conducting surveillance, delivering direct services, organizing testing and immunization programs, and participating in committees and continuous improvement activities. The RN also supports leave-related needs and mandatory vaccination compliance, provides volunteer TB screening and lab orders, and updates the EMR as appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• A minimum of 3–5 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Familiarity with HR legal and compliance requirements, including OSHA, ADA, EEOC, and FMLA.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, data analysis, respiratory protection programs and testing, and Pure OHS (EMR).
• Knowledge of applicable OSHA, state health department, CDC, and Joint Commission requirements.
• Knowledge of patient care and learning practices; ability to prioritize duties, work independently and autonomously, and function in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail, critical thinking, teamwork, active listening, collaboration, problem-solving, customer service, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to analyze data and understand required follow-up; self-motivation, adaptability, flexibility, and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain current knowledge of associate health regulations, recommendations, and accreditation standards applicable to BSMH facilities, and assist managers and staff with compliance.
• Provide input on policies, procedures, guidelines, and protocols related to associate health services.
• 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 reports as directed or requested.
• Collaborate with the Associate Health Medical Director, Infection Prevention, and the Wellness team on communicable disease prevention, referrals, and consultations.
• Provide 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-related needs, including FMLA, MLOA, PLOA, and ADA leave as an accommodation.
• Support mandatory vaccination program compliance and administration.
• Provide pre-service volunteer TB screening and TB lab orders.
• 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.

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