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

Mercy Health • Youngstown, OH

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Health Registered Nurse provides services to associates in accordance with 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 collaborates with Human Resources partners, people managers, Infection Prevention, and Quality & Safety to support program success.

The position maintains and applies knowledge of associate health regulations and standards; conducts surveillance and confidential recordkeeping; provides direct associate health services; coordinates testing and immunization programs; supports leave-related needs; and participates in committees and initiatives that promote associate health and safety. The role is PRN at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, with a day/afternoon work shift.

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.
• 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, staff training, 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, 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.
• Conduct surveillance of associate health records, including new-hire records, and maintain records confidentially.
• Use the associate health information system to record and retrieve data and prepare requested reports.
• 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 for 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 regarding leave 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 to identify trends and strategies for improving 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 a 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