Lead Co-Worker Health RN – Full Time – Mercy St. Louis

Location: St. Louis, MO
Employment Type: Full-Time

Overview
The Lead Co-Worker Health Nurse is responsible for coordinating Co-Worker Health processes and procedures, working closely with Co-Worker Health leaders and staff, Workers’ Compensation, Infectious Disease, and other departments we serve at Mercy. This role performs related duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with Mercy’s mission, values, and service standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day administrative and operational activities of the Co-Worker Health team.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies related to clinical operations.

• Collaborate with outside resources for program development.

• Administer oversight of drug and alcohol screenings as needed.

• Coordinate with Co-Worker Health leader, nurses, Medical Review Officer, and staff to maintain relevant policies and procedures.

• Communicate policy and procedure updates with other Mercy work groups such as Infection Prevention, Workers’ Compensation, or Mercy policy committees.

• Ensure Co-Worker Health team has current PPE and training.

• Represent Co-Worker Health on committees such as ICC, Nursing Governance, Disaster Planning, and Environment of Care.

• Lead education efforts for the Co-Worker Health team in immunizations, proper administration, and potential side effects.

• Maintain updated forms and documentation.

• Function as a Co-Worker Health nurse as needed to process new hire paperwork.

• Provide preventive health services to co-workers and volunteers (e.g., blood pressure checks, temperature screenings).

• Serve as ReadySet Superuser/Trainer for the department.

• Manage inventory and supply ordering.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Workers’ Compensation

• Assist Workers’ Compensation coordinator in care synchronization related to co-worker exposures, including ordering prophylaxis under the Co-Worker Health Medical Director.

• Represent Mercy as a subject matter expert.

• Lead projects to prevent workplace exposures.

• Operate as liaison for Co-Worker Health.

Infectious Disease

• Coordinate care for co-workers exposed to communicable diseases in conjunction with Infection Control.

• Represent Co-Worker Health on infectious disease committees and task forces.

• Maintain communication with Infectious Disease department to share trends and seek resolutions to protect co-workers and patients.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of a state-approved nursing school.

• Licensure: Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the appropriate state.

• Experience: Two years as an RN.

• Certification/Registration: Three years clinical experience and current Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association.

• Other Skills & Knowledge: Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Experience: Emergency Room, Infectious Disease, Employee Health, or Workers’ Compensation experience preferred.

• Other Skills & Knowledge: Experience with Epic and Microsoft products (Word, Excel).