Injury-Reduction & Health Compliance Lead

REHAB Hospital of the Pacific; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

REHAB Hospital of the Pacific in Hawaii is seeking an Occupational & Environmental Health (OEH) Coordinator to oversee staff health, safety and wellness programs, report on injuries, and drive compliance initiatives.

This non-exempt role administers the Exposure Control Plan and Respiratory Protection Program, leads the Staff Injury Reduction Taskforce, and collaborates across departments to improve safety metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, occupational health, public health, or related field.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification to be obtained before hire date.
• Minimum of two years of experience in occupational health, employee safety, or other equivalent field.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and healthcare compliance.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments and with key stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities, with meticulous attention to detail in data management, documentation, and reporting.
• Proficiency in computer applications to support efficient documentation and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the designated Exposure Control Plan Administrator and Respiratory Protection Program Administrator for the facility.
• Spearhead the multi-disciplinary Staff Injury Reduction Taskforce and champion the Safe Patient Handling Program.
• Manage and investigate all employee injuries, illnesses, and exposure incidents.
• Assist with workers' compensation claims, modified duty assignments, and health-related work accommodations.
• Ensure compliance with institutional health requirements, such as tracking vaccination status and maintaining annual TB clearance records.
• Compile and submit quarterly workplace safety and injury data reports to the Safety Council.
• Develop, review, and update occupational and environmental health policies.
• Ensure strict facility adherence to federal OSHA regulations and reporting standards.
• Align workplace health and safety practices with Hawaii state (HIOSH) requirements.
• Maintain continuous compliance with relevant hospital accreditation safety standards.
• Participate in hospital accreditation activities.
• Design and deliver ongoing staff education programs regarding workplace safety and mechanics.
• Launch data-driven process improvement projects targeting identified risks.
• Partner with department leadership on compliance data.
• Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to maintain compliance and engage in performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Communication skills

Project management

Data management

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing/occupational health/public health

COHN/CHSP/CSP certification (preferred)

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

REHAB Hospital of the Pacific in Hawaii is seeking an Occupational & Environmental Health (OEH) Coordinator to oversee staff health, safety and wellness programs, report on injuries, and drive compliance initiatives.

This non-exempt role administers the Exposure Control Plan and Respiratory Protection Program, leads the Staff Injury Reduction Taskforce, and collaborates across departments to improve safety metrics.