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).