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.
Hours: Part Time - 24 hours weekly
No weekends or holidays!
Mercy Hospital South is seeking a dedicated Co-worker Health Nurse to join our team. This critical role supports the health and safety of our co-workers from day one, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and promoting a culture of wellness throughout the organization.
Serve as a primary health resource for all co-workers, starting with onboarding and continuing throughout their employment.
Plan, organize, and direct all activities of Co-worker Health Services in alignment with federal/state regulations and agency requirements.
Conduct comprehensive health assessments for new hires, including drug screening, medical history review, lab work, chest x-rays (if indicated), and immunization verification.
Administer and manage the TB skin screening program in compliance with state guidelines.
Perform respirator fit testing and training as needed.
Promote and administer annual influenza and other vaccines, ensuring co-workers are informed about contraindications, side effects, and precautions.
Provide first aid and follow-up care for on-the-job injuries, collaborating with departments and supervisors to support recovery and return-to-work plans.
May serve as Workers' Compensation coordinator, managing injury documentation, treatment facilitation, and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Maintain strict confidentiality of all co-worker health records and sensitive information.
Compile and present monthly and annual reports to support compliance with Joint Commission, state health departments, and other regulatory bodies.
Stay current on Co-worker Health trends and regulations, updating policies and procedures accordingly.
Participate in and support wellness, needlestick safety, and environmental safety committees.
Uphold Mercy’s mission, values, and service standards in all interactions and duties.
Communicate effectively through clear, concise verbal and written updates related to co-worker health operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program (LPN or RN)
Licensure: Current Missouri nursing license (LPN or RN)
Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a hospital or clinical setting
Certifications: BLS certification required
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 185 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who wanted to help the poor women and children of Dublin. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill her dreams. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to poor women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, the first religious order not bound to the rules of the cloister, whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. By the time Catherine died in 1841, there were convents in Ireland and England, and in 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1871, they traveled to St. Louis and from there throughout the Midwest, beginning what would, today be known as Mercy.
Mercy, named one of the top five large U.S. health systems in 2018, 2017 and 2016 by IBM Watson Health, serves millions annually. Mercy includes more than 40 acute care and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, 800 physician practices and outpatient facilities, 44,000 co-workers and 2,100 Mercy Clinic physicians in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. In addition, Mercy's IT division, Mercy Technology Services, supply chain organization, ROi, and Mercy Virtual commercially serve providers and patients in more than 20 states coast to coast.