Manager-Workforce Health & Safety
About the role
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
The Manager, Workforce Health & Safety reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The Manager, Workforce Health & Safety provides leadership and operational/program oversight of the Workforce Health and Safety team within a designated geographic region or a specified business unit(s) of Northwestern Medicine.
Responsibilities
- Manages the health, safety, and well-being initiatives of the NM Workforce in designated geographic region or business unit(s) and provides oversite on assigned systemwide programs and initiatives.
- Manages overall program operations that support the strategic objectives of Workforce Health and Safety.
- Sets explicit priorities, establishes effective action plans, and anticipates obstacles and alternatives for challenging but realistic work goals.
- Integrates workplace interventions that protect and advance the overall well-being of the workforce.
- Develops and manages processes and systems for collecting, analyzing and reporting data regarding employee injuries, illnesses, and exposures.
- Reviews employee injury data to prioritize initiatives and implement injury reduction strategies.
- Identifies root causes and risks for the workforce and works collaboratively with NM stakeholders to respond with appropriate policies, process improvements,