Occupational & Environmental Health Coordinator (Part-time)

Rehabilitation Hospital; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Rehabilitation Hospital in Honolulu, HI seeks an Occupational & Environmental Health (OEH) Coordinator to manage employee health, safety, and wellness programs. This role enforces safety metrics, leads the Staff Injury Reduction Taskforce, and administers the Exposure Control Plan and Respiratory Protection Program.

The position reports to the Chief Medical Officer and focuses on data-driven safety improvements, compliance with OSHA and HIOSH, and staff education.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years in occupational health or employee safety.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and healthcare compliance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; cross-department collaboration.
• Strong organizational and project management with data handling.
• Proficiency with computer applications for documentation and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Exposure Control Plan Administrator and Respiratory Protection Program Administrator.
• Lead Staff Injury Reduction Taskforce and Safe Patient Handling program.
• Manage and investigate all employee injuries, illnesses, and exposure incidents.
• Assist with workers’ compensation claims and health-related work accommodations.
• Track vaccination status and maintain annual TB clearance records.
• Submit quarterly workplace safety and injury data reports to the Safety Council.
• Develop, review, update occupational and environmental health policies.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and reporting standards; align with HIOSH requirements.
• Maintain accreditation safety standards and participate in related activities.
• Design and deliver staff education programs on workplace safety.
• Launch data-driven process improvement projects and partner on compliance data.
• Collaborate with departments to maintain compliance and engage in performance improvement.
• Provide temporary assistance during absences of Infection Preventionist.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Occupational health experience

OSHA regulations

Verbal & written communication

Organizational & project mgmt

Data management & reporting

Computer applications

Education

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

BLS certification to be obtained before hire date

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Position Title: Occupational & Environmental Health (OEH) Coordinator

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) & Occupational and Environmental Health (OEH)

Reports To: Chief Medical Officer

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Occupational & Environmental Health (OEH) Coordinator is a staff-level position that coordinates REHAB’s comprehensive employee health, safety, and wellness programs. Operating under the administrative supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, this role actively tracks, enforces, and reports on crucial safety metrics, including staff injuries, workers’ compensation claims, and organization-wide health compliance requirements. The Coordinator serves an important role within the facility by spearheading the Staff Injury Reduction Taskforce, and acting as the Administrator for the Exposure Control Plan and Respiratory Protection Program. The Coordinator directly reports key safety and injury metrics to the Safety Council to drive facility-wide process improvements.

Wage Range: $21.01 per hour to $31.52 per hour

The actual wage is dependent on the applicant’s relevant experience and qualifications for this position. The wage range for this position may be subject to change in the future depending on a variety of factors such as market conditions, business needs, legal developments, and other appropriate factors.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education/certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, occupational health, public health, or a related field.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification to be obtained before hire date.

Skills/Experience:

• Minimum of two years of experience in occupational health, employee safety, or other equivalent field.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and healthcare compliance standards.
• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certifications

• Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN), Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP), or Certified Safety Professional (CSP).

Skills/Experience:

• Proven ability to lead committees, taskforces, or performance improvement initiatives.
• Experience working in an inpatient rehabilitation, subacute rehabilitation, or acute hospital setting.
• Advanced knowledge of workers’ compensation case management.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace applications.

CORE VALUES

Models REHAB’s core values, HEART, in daily actions. Honesty – Speak and act with truth and respect. Engagement – Embrace and commit to our mission, vision and values. Aloha – Serve others with a spirit of kindness and compassion. Resilience – Rebound and recover with a sense of urgency. Teamwork – Work together for success.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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.
• Temporary Assistance: Provide temporary assistance during absences of the Infection Preventionist.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PROFESSIONALISM AND COMPLIANCE COMPETENCIES

Maintain a high level of proficiency in the following REHAB competencies.

Job Knowledge

Accountability

Communication and interpersonal/relationship building skills

Adaptability and Problem Solving, Decision Making

Organization and Project Management

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, WORK AIDS USED

Office supplies and equipment, including telephone, computer, ten key calculator and multifunction devices (MFDs). Google’s G Suite, report writer and database software. Records, forms and reports. Automated systems for data entry, order control and results extraction, reporting and documentation.