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

Mercy Health BSMH • Youngstown, OH

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About The Position

The Associate Health RN provides services for associates according to organizational policies and procedures, professional standards, federal regulations, and CDC recommendations. Services include pre-employment follow-up, associate immunization, respiratory protection, communicable disease screening, and exposure management. The nurse works in collaboration with Human Resources partners, people managers, Infection Prevention, and Quality & Safety to support program success.

The role maintains associate health records confidentially, uses the associate health information system to record and retrieve data and prepare reports, and provides direct services such as immunizations, TB screening, color discrimination testing, respirator fit testing, and communicable and blood-borne exposure management. The nurse also supports mandatory vaccination compliance, leave-related needs, volunteer TB screening, committee work, and appropriate EMR updates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Active Registered Nurse license in the state of operation or a compact license covering the state of operation.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• 3–5 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Skills and abilities include active listening, discerning the thinking of others, service orientation, verbal and written communication, coordination, problem solving, customer service, leadership, keyboarding, Microsoft Office, telephone skills, organization, office machine operation, time management, ability to train 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 applicable associate health regulations, recommendations, and accreditation standards; 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.
• Review associate health records, including records for new hires, and maintain them confidentially.
• 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 and Infection Prevention to help prevent communicable disease spread between patients and staff.
• Collaborate with the Wellness team on referrals and consultations.
• Deliver associate health 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 compliance with and administration of the mandatory vaccination program.
• 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 strategies to improve associate health and safety.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level