Co-Worker Health RN or LPN - PRN, Mercy Hospital OKC

PRN - flexible hours and scheduling (department is open Monday-Friday only, no evenings or weekends)

Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City

The Co-worker Health Nurse is a critical job that works closely with all co-workers from day one.
•    Plans, organizes, directs and performs all activities of the co-worker health services in concert with federal and state requirements and regulatory agencies. 
•    Processes new co-workers for a health assessment at hire, which includes pre-employment drug testing, health medical history, lab work, chest x-ray if indicated and immunization status. 
•    Supports and administers co-worker TB skin screening program in compliance with state regulations.
•    Performs respirator fit testing and training as indicated.
•    Promotes and administers annual Influenza and other vaccines to all co-workers working in the facility.
•    Provides first aid to employees as necessary and works closely with co-workers following on the job injuries to provide quality care and follow-up to injured workers.
•    May serve as Workers' Compensation coordinator, depending on work location, following state commission rules and regulations.

Qualifications:

Experience: 2 years' hospital or clinical experience required.

Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program, LPN or RN.
Licensure: Active nursing license in Oklahoma (LPN or RN).

Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support) preferred but will be provided by Mercy after hire if not already certified.

Physical Requirements: 
•    Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis. 
•    Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift.
•    Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.