Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner (NP) Manager

LifeBridge Health; Randallstown (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health plans

Free parking

Wellness programs

Job summary

LifeBridge Health seeks an experienced Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner to lead its occupational health program. This manager role combines clinical care with operational oversight, supervising a small team and coordinating program development.

Responsibilities include staffing, budgets, compliance, QA initiatives, education, and collaboration with internal stakeholders. Requires MSNs or DNP and NP certification with 2–4 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• MSN or DNP required.
• Nurse Practitioner Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily departmental operations and supervise 2 RNs, PRN RNs, and an admin assistant.
• Develop and evaluate goals, policies, and standards of practice.
• Lead staffing activities including hiring, retention, and performance management.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Clinical expertise

Program development

Communication

Education

MSN or DNP

Job description

Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner – Manager

We are seeking an experienced Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner to provide both clinical expertise and operational leadership within our Occupational Health programs.

Summary

This role combines clinical responsibilities with leadership and management of an occupational health department, overseeing staff, operations, and program development.

Leadership & Operational Responsibilities

• Oversee daily departmental operations, supervising 2 full‑time RNs, PRN RNs, and an administrative assistant.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate departmental goals, policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
• Lead staffing activities including hiring, retention, performance management, evaluations, and disciplinary actions in accordance with policy.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels and effective workforce planning.
• Develop, manage, and monitor departmental budgets, financial projections, and cost‑effective operations.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and incorporate best practices and benchmarking into program development.
• Lead continuous quality improvement initiatives and evaluate departmental performance.
• Serve as a role model for customer service and foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Provide education, training, mentoring, and guidance to staff and volunteers.
• Maintain and analyze employee injury and illness data to support prevention strategies.
• Act as a health information resource for employees and managers.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide occupational health services including pre‑employment screenings, work‑related injury and exposure care, fitness‑for‑duty evaluations, and employee health assessments.
• Deliver direct patient care, counseling, and education per established protocols and standards.
• Conduct assessments for impairment, reasonable suspicion, and job‑related fitness.
• Administer health screenings, immunizations, and preventive care services.
• Manage employee health surveillance programs and identify workplace health risks.
• Provide initial treatment for work‑related injuries and coordinate referrals for workers’ compensation cases.
• Promote workplace health, safety, injury prevention, and ergonomic best practices.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal occupational health regulations.
• Collaborate across departments and connect staff with appropriate community resources as needed.

Experience

2–4 years of relevant experience.

Education

MSN or DNP required.

Licenses & Certification

Nurse Practitioner Certification required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with overtime, shift differentials, and potential bonuses.
• Comprehensive health plans.
• Free parking.
• Wellness programs.

About LifeBridge Health

LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose‑driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid‑Atlantic and beyond, dedicated to improving the health of people in the communities served.

EEO Statement

LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.