Nurse Manager - Occupational Health

About the role

The Nurse Manager of Occupational Health oversees the hospital’s Employee Health/Occupational Health program, collaborating with the Occupational Health and Wellness Medical Director to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role promotes a safe and healthy work environment for all hospital employees and employer clients.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and perform pre-employment health screenings, immunizations, urine drug screen collections, blood collection and mask fit testing
• Manage work-related injuries and illness cases
• Cook up post-exposure evaluations (e.g., bloodborne pathogens)
• Review and clear employees for return to work
• Collaborate with Infection Prevention and Safety teams
• Serve as the Medical Review Officer Assistant for Nurse Practitioners – ability to receive certification as a certified Medical Examiner for Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
• Provide clinical oversight and leadership
• Manage staff and develop policies
• Collaborate with leadership regarding various work-related and employee issues, including workplace injuries and exposures
• Ensure compliance with: OSHA standards, CDC guidelines, NJ Department of Health requirements (if applicable), Workers’ Compensation regulations, and additional other standards and regulations as applicable
• Maintain accurate employee health records and ensure HIPAA compliance
• Supervise Occupational Health and Wellness staff
• Develop and implement department policies and procedures
• Conduct performance evaluations
• Manage departmental budget and resources
• Work in conjunction with HR, Risk Management, and Nursing leadership
• Track trends in employee injuries and exposures
• Develop injury prevention programs
• Participate in safety committee meetings
• Lead education on infection control and workplace safety
• Have general knowledge of data collection, review, and analysis
• Have working knowledge of the use of Microsoft programs including, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Master’s degree or higher preferred (MSN, MHA, MPH, or DNP) or DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice)
• Licensure: Active RN or NP license preferred in the State of New Jersey (or applicable state)
• Certifications (Preferred): COHN or COHN-S (Certified Occupational Health Nurse)
• BLS certification
• Minimum 5 years of nursing experience or nurse practitioner experience
• 2–3 years in Occupational Health or Employee Health preferred
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience required
• Hospital experience strongly preferred

Skills

• Ability to provide risk communication, outcomes, and feedback to employees and departments
• Knowledge of data collection, review, and analysis
• Working knowledge of Microsoft programs including Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx, and vision plans
• 403b retirement plan options with company match
• Health & Wellness
• Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• PTO, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• LTD: Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance Options
• Onsite Day care Program
• Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week
• 403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week

Pay

Salary range provided to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc.