Employee Health Nurse Manager

Stony Brook University; Village of Southampton (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Employee Health Nurse Manager to oversee and enhance its Employee Health Program. This pivotal role involves managing health records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and actively participating in safety and workplace violence committees. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in nursing, excellent management skills, and a thorough understanding of OSHA regulations. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to the health and safety of employees in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about employee health and safety, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Current RN license with management experience in employee health.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and infection control standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage Employee Health office and ensure compliance with health regulations.
• Track vaccinations and maintain confidential health records for staff.
• Participate in safety and workplace violence committees.

Skills

Management Skills

Knowledge of OSHA Regulations

Infection Control Practices

Data Analysis

Health Education

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) License

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field

Tools

Health Records Management Systems

Job description

Job Description - Employee Health Nurse Manager (2404754)

Employee Health Nurse Manager

Summary

Manages and oversees Employee Health Program including policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Participates at the Hospital Safety Committee, workplace violence committee and reports on staff injuries including but not limited to needle sticks and falls, and identifying any trends. Maintains compliance with regulatory agencies such as OSHA, Joint Commission, and Department of Health.

Job Duties & Essential Functions:

1. Manages the Employee Health office and its programs to ensure staff population is in compliance with Hospital and regulatory requirements. Makes appropriate recommendations for process improvements as needed and implements accordingly.
2. Arranges and/or participates in all pre-employment physical exams and ensures all new employees, contractors, or volunteers are processed in accordance with the Hospital’s policy and regulations.
3. Completes the pre-employment health questionnaire with each new employee and administers PPDs in accordance with policy and standards.
4. Tracks and administers all vaccinations required by NY State, Federal regulations, and Hospital policy.
5. Maintains and updates confidential health records for every employee, contractor and volunteer. Collaborates with SBU for credentialed staff.
6. Ensures employee health records are accurately and efficiently recorded. Audits, reports, and analyzes data as needed.
7. Completes annual health assessments in conjunction with Physicians to ensure compliance with NY State and Suffolk County Health Department regulations.
8. Reviews annual health questionnaire to ascertain any health problems. Consults with physician and counsels employees.
9. Provides educational information about Infection Control, HIV, Hepatitis, etc. Provides referrals regarding health problems.
10. Assists and provides guidance to employees regarding procedures for filing claims for disability, PFL, FMLA and Workers Compensation.
11. Coordinates and conducts annual respiratory fit testing on employees who have patient contact.
12. Receives, investigates and tracks employee accidents or injuries and processes necessary report with the carrier. Prepares annual OSHA form 300A Summary of Work Related Injury or Illness.
13. Oversees overall workers compensation program and claims.
14. Recommends education and programs for staff to enhance employee health including the Safe Patient Handling program.
15. Ensures employee leaves and return to work is effectively managed and communicated with all stakeholders.
16. Works in conjunction with Human Resources, Stony Brook, and the Physician or CMO (if applicable) in establishing new/revised health policies.
17. Participates on Safety Committee; prepares reports on injuries/illness for Q.I. tracking.
18. Participates on Infection Control committee. Attends meetings, prepares reports on job related illnesses/injuries for Q.I. purposes.
19. Participates on Workplace violence committee on both campuses, reporting on all SB safe events collaborates with all departments to track/trend find solutions for prevention.
20. Consults with Infection Control Nurse and Physician to develop policies/procedures relating to