Co-Worker Health Registered Nurse - Full Time at Mercy

Under the general supervision of the Manager – Co-worker Health, the Co-worker Health Nurse performs daily activities to provide health services to Mercy co-workers. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

 

The Co-worker Health Nurse is a critical job that works closely with all co-workers from day one.
•    Plans, organizes, directs and performs all activities of the co-worker health services in concert with federal and state requirements and regulatory agencies. 
•    Processes new co-workers for a health assessment at hire, which includes pre-employment drug testing, health medical history, lab work, chest x-ray if indicated and immunization status. 
•    Supports and administers co-worker TB skin screening program in compliance with state regulations.
•    Performs respirator fit testing and training as indicated.
•    Promotes and administers annual Influenza and other vaccines to all co-workers working in the facility. Maintains knowledge of all immunizations being administered in order to communicate and assess contraindications to giving the vaccine, possible side effects, and precautions the co-worker should know about before taking any vaccine.
•    Provides first aid to employees as necessary and works closely with co-workers following on the job injuries to provide quality care and follow up to injured workers. Communicates and works with departments, supervisors and team leaders regarding ill or injured co-workers as necessary. Works to return co-workers injured on the job to restricted duty.
•    May serve as Workers' Compensation coordinator, depending on work location, following state commission rules and regulations. Responsible for the recording of injuries/illness according to regulatory agency guidelines; educating and informing injured employees and managers; facilitating medical treatment and return to work of the injured employee; communicating with the System Office, treating physicians, and legal counsel.
•    Maintains strict confidentiality of co-workers regarding drug screens, illnesses, injuries and health records.
•    Compiles annual and monthly reports and presents these reports to appropriate committees in order to assist these committees to comply with requirements of Joint Commission, The applicable state Department of Health and other government agencies. 
•    Keeps current on Co-worker Health related issues; adjusting policies and procedures as indicated to meet changes in requirements for co-workers working in a health care facility.
•    Works with co-workers to promote committee guidance and education in multiple committees, i.e., wellness committee, needlestick safety and environmental safety.
•    Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.
•    Communicates effectively by providing concise, effective and accurate verbal and written communications regarding co-worker health operations.
•    Performs other duties as assigned.