Lead Co-Worker Health RN - Full time - Mercy St Louis

Company: Mercy
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: January 2, 2026

Job Description:

Find your calling at Mercy! 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. They perform related duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with Mercys mission, values, and service standards. Position Details: 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). Why Mercy? From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32 hours per pay period. Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

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