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Registered Nurse (RN) - Associate Health - St. Francis Downtown
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$75,784 / year median in Wisconsin
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Work Shift:
Days/Afternoons (United States of America) 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. This position isFull-time:
40 hour work week.Schedule:
Mon-Fri 7:00 AM- 3:30 PM, No Weekends, No Holidays!
Essential Functions:
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 appropriateEducation:
Bachelor of Science NursingRequired Licensure/Certification:
Registered Nurse in the state practicing- Required BLS Basic Life Support
- American Heart Association
- Required COHN, COHN-S, or COHN-CM
Preferred Experience:
A minimum of 3-5 years of clinical nursing experience- Required A minimum of 2 years of related occupational/associate health nursing
Preferred Skills:
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 Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer. As a Bon Secours associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being- personally and professionally.
- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
Department:
Associate Health- Employer Services It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.
- Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours
- Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.
- in service of our patients and our Mission.