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Co-Worker Health RN

Mercy

  • perryville, MO
  • 6 days ago

    Highlights

    This position collaborates closely with co-workers, leaders, and regulatory agencies to provide occupational health services, promote workplace wellness, manage employee health programs, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and organizational requirements. 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.
    Mercy

    Numbers & Facts

    Locationperryville, MO
    IndustryHealthcare Services
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1986
    Websitehttps://www.mercy.net/

    Description

    Find your calling 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.

    Position Details:

    Registered Nurse (RN) - Co-Worker Health

    Position Summary

    The Co-Worker Health Registered Nurse plays a vital role in supporting the health, safety, and well-being of employees throughout their employment journey. This position collaborates closely with co-workers, leaders, and regulatory agencies to provide occupational health services, promote workplace wellness, manage employee health programs, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and organizational requirements.

    Essential Responsibilities

    • Plan, coordinate, and administer all Co-Worker Health services in compliance with federal and state regulations and accreditation standards.
    • Conduct pre-employment health assessments, including medical history reviews, drug testing, laboratory work, immunization verification, and additional screenings as indicated.
    • Manage and administer employee tuberculosis (TB) screening programs in accordance with regulatory requirements.
    • Perform respirator fit testing and provide required education and training.
    • Coordinate and administer annual influenza and other employee immunization programs, including assessment of vaccine contraindications, education on potential side effects, and documentation.
    • Provide first aid and follow-up care for employees experiencing work-related injuries or illnesses.
    • Collaborate with leaders, supervisors, and employees to facilitate return-to-work and restricted-duty programs.
    • Serve as Workers' Compensation Coordinator as assigned, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements, injury tracking, case management, and communication with providers, leadership, and third-party partners.
    • Maintain accurate employee health records and ensure strict confidentiality of all medical information.
    • Prepare and present monthly and annual reports to support organizational compliance and regulatory requirements.
    • Monitor regulatory changes and recommend updates to employee health policies, procedures, and practices.
    • Promote employee wellness and participate in committees related to wellness, safety, infection prevention, and environmental health.
    • Communicate effectively through clear, accurate, and professional verbal and written interactions.
    • Perform all duties in accordance with the organization's mission, values, and service standards.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    Education

    • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
    • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

    Licensure

    • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.

    Experience

    • Occupational Health, Employee Health, Workers' Compensation, Emergency Nursing, or Case Management experience preferred.
    • Knowledge of employee health regulations, immunization programs, and workplace safety practices preferred.

    Skills & Competencies

    • Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
    • Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
    • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with employees, leaders, providers, and regulatory agencies.
    • Proficiency in electronic health records and reporting systems.

    Physical Requirements

    • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift as required.
    • Ability to administer immunizations, perform screenings, and respond to employee health needs throughout the facility.

    This position is essential in fostering a healthy workforce, supporting employee well-being, and maintaining a safe and compliant work environment.

    Why Mercy?

    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.

    About Company

    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.

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