At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. The Associate Health RN provides services for associates according to BSMH policies and procedures, professional standards, federal regulations, and CDC recommendations. Services include but are not limited to pre-employment follow-up, associate immunization program, respiratory protection program, communicable disease screening and exposure management. The Associate Health RN works closely in collaboration and referral with Human Resources partners, people managers, Infection Prevention and Quality & Safety to ensure program success. **Maintains current knowledge of associate health regulations, recommendations and accreditation standards applicable to BSMH facilities. Assist BSMH managers and staff with compliance. Provide input to policy/ procedures, guidelines, protocols related to associate health services. Participates in surveillance activities to identify associate health risks.** **Performs surveillance on associate health records, including new hires, maintaining them in a confidential manner. Utilizes associate health information system to record and retrieve associate health data and to prepare reports as directed and** **requested.** **Collaborates with: Associate Health Medical Director, Infection Prevention to prevent the spread of communicable disease between patients and staff, Wellness team for referrals and** **consultations.** **Participates in direct service delivery, including but not limited to immunizations, TB screening, color discrimination testing, respirator fit testing, communicable and blood borne exposure management. Organizes testing and immunization programs to include Hepatitis B, influenza and respirator fit testing.** **Collaborates with managers and Absence Management Specialists for needs related to leave of absence to include FMLA, MLOA, PLOA and ADA leave as accommodation.** **Mandatory vaccination program compliance and administration** **Provides pre-service volunteer TB screening and volunteer influenza immunizations.** **Actively participates in entity committees including but not limited to Infection Prevention, Environment of Care, and Quality and provide data for trending associate risks and strategies for improving associate's health and safety** **Ensures EMR is updated to reflect patient care as** **appropriate** **​** **Required** **Minimum Education:** Bachelor of Science Nursing **Licensure/Certification** **Required** **:** Registered Nurse in the state practicing **Licensure/Certification** **Required** **:** BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association **Licensure/Certification** **Preferred:** COHN, COHN-S, or COHN-CM **Minimum Years and Type of Experience** **Required** **:** A minimum of 3-5 years of clinical nursing experience **Minimum Years and Type of Experience** **Preferred:** A minimum of 2 years of related occupational/associate health nursing **Functional (Hard) Skill Items – Required** Must be familiar with HR Legal & Compliance Law Knowledge (i.e. OSHA, ADA, EEOC, FMLA, etc.) Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Analyzing data or information Proficient in respiratory protection program and testing Strong written and communication skills Analyze data or information and understanding required follow up Continuous Quality Improvement Strong verbal communication skills Proficient in Pure OHS (EMR) Knowledge of patient care and learning practices Must be familiar with applicable OSHA, state health department, CDC, Joint Commission Ability to work in fast paced environment Able to prioritize job duties Able to work independently **Interpersonal (Soft) Skill Items – Required** Attention to detail Critical thinking Teamwork Active listening Collaboration and negotiation skills Adaptability Interpersonal skills Self-motivated to resolve issues Ability to work autonomously Problem solving skills Customer Service Focused Leadership skills Relationship Building Flexibility Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with: Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans Prescription drug coverage Flexible spending accounts Life insurance w/AD&D Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible Paid time off Educational Assistance And much more *Benefits offerings vary according to employment status All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 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