Registered Nurse; RN - Associate Health - St. Rita's Medical Center

Associate Health RN

The Associate Health RN provides services for associates according to BSMH policies and procedures, professional standards, federal regulations, and CDC recommendations. Services include pre‑employment follow‑up, associate immunization program, respiratory protection program, communicable disease screening and exposure management. The Associate Health RN works closely with Human Resources partners, people managers, Infection Prevention, and Quality & Safety to ensure program success.

Full‑time: 40 hour work week. Mon‑Fri 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, no weekends or holidays.

• Maintains current knowledge of associate health regulations, recommendations and accreditation standards applicable to BSMH facilities. Assists BSMH managers and staff with compliance. Provides input to policy, procedures, guidelines and protocols related to associate health services. Participates in surveillance activities to identify associate health risks.
• Performs surveillance on associate health records, including for new hires, maintaining them in a confidential manner. Utilises the associate health information system to record and retrieve associate health data and to prepare reports as directed and requested.
• Collaborates with the Associate Health Medical Director, Infection Prevention to prevent the spread of communicable disease between patients and staff, and the Wellness team for referrals and consultations.
• Participates in direct service delivery, including immunisations, TB screening, colour discrimination testing, respirator fit testing, communicable and blood‑borne exposure management. Organises testing and immunisation programs to include Hepatitis B, influenza and respirator fit testing.
• Collaborates with managers and Absence Management Specialists for needs related to leave of absence including FMLA, MLOA, PLOA and ADA leave as accommodation.
• Ensures mandatory vaccination program compliance and administration.
• Provides pre‑service volunteer TB screening and volunteer influenza immunisations.
• Actively participates in entity committees including Infection Prevention, Environment of Care and Quality, providing data for trending associate risks and strategies for improving associate health and safety.
• Ensures EMR is updated to reflect patient care as appropriate.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing – required

• Registered Nurse in the state practising – required
• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association – required
• COHN, COHN‑S or COHN‑CM – preferred

• Minimum 3‑5 years of clinical nursing experience – required
• Minimum 2 years of related occupational/associate health nursing – preferred

• Knowledge of HR legal & compliance law (OSHA, ADA, EEOC, FMLA, etc.)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to analyse data or information
• Proficiency in respiratory protection program and testing
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Pure OHS (EMR)
• Knowledge of applicable OSHA, state health department, CDC, Joint Commission
• Ability to work in fast‑paced environment, prioritise duties and work independently

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and a 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short‑ 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.

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. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at