Manager Occupational Health

NiSource Inc.; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 114,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NiSource provides essential services across its operating companies and seeks an experienced Occupational Health Program Manager to lead the enterprise health and injury prevention program. You will guide strategy, oversee the nursing team, and partner with Safety, HR, and Operations to promote high-quality care and alignment with safety priorities.

Reporting to the Director of Operational Safety, you will build a capable team, drive program development, metrics, and compliant processes to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health or related field.
• 7+ years in healthcare, clinical operations, safety, or related leadership.
• 2+ years leading occupational health or injury prevention programs.
• Experience guiding complex programs and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience developing policies, workflows, and performance measures.
• Ability to collaborate with clinical and operational leaders.
• Experience using data to drive outcomes and improvement.
• Proficient with computers, email, Word, Excel, and health data systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and day-to-day management of the enterprise occupational health and injury prevention program.
• Recruit and develop occupational health team members.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, and HR-related personnel matters.
• Define roles, workflows, and performance expectations.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure COHN competencies and scope-of-practice adherence.
• Liaise with Safety, HR, Compliance, and Operations stakeholders.
• Drive program development and alignment with safety priorities.
• Develop program strategy with organizational leaders.
• Ensure nursing competency and protocol compliance.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and privacy protections.
• Track KPIs for utilization, outcomes, and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Occupational health

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field

Master's degree preferred

COHN

COHN-S

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Occupational Health data programs

Job description

Job Summary

The Occupational Health Program Manager ("Manager") reports to the Director of Operational Safety and provides strategic, operational, and administrative leadership for NiSource's enterprise occupational health and associated injury prevention programs. The Manager leads and facilitates the continued development, implementation, administration, and evaluation of the program across NiSource operating companies and service territories.

A key responsibility of this role is coordination of programmatic and case-specific responsibilities across the organization, as well as identifying and addressing barriers. The Manager leads the occupational health team and partners with Safety, Operations, Human Resources, Workers' Compensation, Claims, and other organizational leaders to promote program awareness, ensure effective integration, establish strategic direction, and align occupational health initiatives with broader safety and business priorities.

The Manager provides administrative and operational leadership for the occupational health nursing team while partnering with the Consulting Medical Director and designated Nursing Lead to support clinical governance, clinical competency, nursing practice standards, scope-of-practice compliance, and consistent application of established clinical protocols.

Essential Functions

• Provide overall leadership and day-to-day management of the enterprise occupational health and injury prevention program.
• Recruit, hire, supervise, develop, and evaluate occupational health team members.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, coverage, employee relations and personnel matters, performance expectations, professional development, and operational issues, partnering with Human Resources as appropriate.
• Establish clear roles, responsibilities, workflows, escalation pathways, and performance expectations to support consistent and effective program delivery.
• Foster a collaborative and accountable team culture focused on employee safety, service, confidentiality, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee COHN clinical competence and scope of practice ensuring delivery of high-quality care and adherence to industry standards
• Serve as a primary occupational health program liaison with Operational Safety, local Safety teams, Corporate Safety, Workers' Compensation, Claims, Human Resources, Operations, Legal/Compliance, and other organizational stakeholders.
• Lead the ongoing development, implementation, administration, and evaluation of the occupational health and injury prevention program in alignment with organizational safety and operational priorities.
• Develop and execute program strategy in collaboration with the Director of Operational Safety and other organizational leaders.
• Ensure appropriate processes are in place to support nursing competency, scope-of-practice compliance, adherence to approved protocols, and applicable professional standards.
• Ensure program operations align with applicable federal and state requirements, company policies, privacy and confidentiality requirements, and relevant occupational safety, health, and professional standards.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators to evaluate program utilization, service delivery, injury outcomes, operational performance, and overall program effectiveness.

Required Qualifications For Position

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in healthcare, clinical operations, safety, occupational health, employee health, or a related leadership environment.
• Minimum of 2 years of occupational health, employee health, workplace safety, or injury prevention program leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex programs and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience developing and implementing programs, policies, procedures, workflows, and performance measures.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with clinical professionals, operational leaders, and cross-functional business partners.
• Experience using data and performance measures to evaluate outcomes and drive continuous improvement.
• Experienced in use of computers, email, MS Word, MS Excel, and Occupational Health data programs

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

• Master's degree in Nursing (MSN), Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health or related field.
• COHN - Certified Occupational Health Nurse
• COHN-S - Certified Occupational Health Nurse-Specialist

Physical Demands

• Standing - Constantly
• Walking - Constantly
• Sitting - Rarely
• Lifting - Frequently
• Carrying - Frequently
• Pushing - Occasionally
• Pulling - Occasionally
• Climbing - Occasionally
• Balancing - Occasionally
• Stooping - Frequently
• Kneeling - Frequently
• Crouching - Frequently
• Crawling - Occasionally
• Reaching - Frequently
• Handling - Frequently
• Grasping - Frequently
• Feeling - Constantly
• Talking - Constantly
• Hearing - Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.

As a public utility, NiSource provides essential services to customers 24/7. Emergency needs can arise at various times throughout the year, including during storm season. Employees may be required to support emergency response efforts, which could include working outside normal hours or assisting with tasks outside of typical responsibilities.

Work Authorization

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Workplace Connection

We value a workplace where everyone feels respected, included, and able to do their best work. We encourage open dialogue, value different perspectives, and work collaboratively with employees, customers, and partners.

We recognize and respect the unique experiences people bring, including different backgrounds, cultures, and viewpoints. We treat others with professionalism and care, and we each play a part in creating a positive work environment.

Veteran Hiring & Inclusion

NiSource is proud to support veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses. We value the leadership, teamwork, and mission-focused experience the military community brings, and we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Equal Employment Opportunity

NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

By applying, you may also be considered for other roles that match your skills and experience.

ADA Accommodations

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the hiring process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact OneHR at [e-mail] or 1-888-640-3320

Safety Statement

Safety is a core value at NiSource. Employees are expected to follow safety requirements, report hazards, and help maintain a safe environment for themselves and their coworkers.

E-Verify

NiSource participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program. Please review the following notices regarding your rights and responsibilities under U.S. law.

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish)
• Right to Work Poster (English and Spanish)

Salary Range*

$113,500.00 - $170,300.00

*The salary offered to a candidate is based on several factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills, job-related knowledge, and relevant experience, as well as internal pay equity.

Posting Start Date:

2026-10-26

Posting End Date (if applicable):

2026-11-03

Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.