About this opportunity
St. Joseph's Health lists this Nurse Manager - Occupational Health opportunity in paterson, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Nurse Manager of Occupational Health is responsible for overseeing the hospital's Employee Health/Occupational Health program in direct collaboration with the Occupational Health and Wellness Medical Director. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while promoting a safe and healthy work environment for all hospital employees and employer clients. The Nurse Manager provides clinical oversight and leadership, manages staff, develops policies, and collaborates with leadership to regarding various work-related and employee issues, including workplace injuries and exposures.
Clinical Responsibilities and Oversight
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
Coordinate 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
Clinical Duties will encompass- 30 -40% of the role with administrative duties approximately 60-70% of the role
Regulatory Compliance
Ensure compliance with: OSHA standards
CDC guidelines
NJ Department of Health requirements (if applicable)
Workers Compensation regulations
Additional other standards and regulations as applicable
Maintain accurate employee health records
Ensure HIPAA compliance
Leadership & Management
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
Workplace Safety
Track trends in employee injuries and exposures
Develop injury prevention programs
Participate in safety committee meetings
Lead education on infection control and workplace safety
Ability to provide risk communication, outcomes and feedback to employees and Departments
Wellness
Develop wellness initiatives for employees and employer clients
Serve as the point of contact and interface for external client wellness initiatives
Data Evaluation and Integration
Have general knowledge of data collection, review and analysis
Working knowledge of the use of Microsoft programs including, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
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Worksite address
paterson, NJ, 07544, US
Who can apply
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