Nurse Manager - Occupational Health and Wellness

• Oversee and perform pre-employment health screenings, immunizations, urine drug screen collections, blood collection and mask fit testing
• Manage work-related injuries and illness cases
• Coordinate post-exposure evaluations (e.g., bloodborne pathogens)
• Review and clear employees for return to work
• Collaborate with Infection Prevention and Safety teams
• Serve as the Medical Review Officer Assistant
• For Nurse Practitioners – ability to receive certification as a certified Medical Examiner for Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
• Clinical Duties will encompass– 30 -40% of the role with administrative duties approximately 60-70% of the role

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with:
  • OSHA standards
  • CDC guidelines
  • NJ Department of Health requirements (if applicable)
  • Workers’ Compensation regulations
  • Additional other standards and regulations as applicable
• Maintain accurate employee health records
• Ensure HIPAA compliance

Leadership & Management

• Supervise Occupational Health and Wellness staff
• Develop and implement department policies and procedures
• Conduct performance evaluations
• Manage departmental budget and resources
• Work in conjunction with HR, Risk Management, and Nursing leadership

Workplace Safety

• Track trends in employee injuries and exposures
• Develop injury prevention programs
• Participate in safety committee meetings
• Lead education on infection control and workplace safety
• Ability to provide risk communication, outcomes and feedback to employees and Departments

Wellness

• Develop wellness initiatives for employees and employer clients
• Serve as the point of contact and interface for external client wellness initiatives

Data Evaluation and Integration

• Have general knowledge of data collection, review and analysis
• Working knowledge of the use of Microsoft programs including, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Master’s degree or higher preferred (MSN, MHA, MPH) or DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice)

Licensure:

• Active RN or NP license preferred in the State of New Jersey (or applicable state)

Certifications (Preferred):

• COHN or COHN-S (Certified Occupational Health Nurse)
• BLS certification

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of nursing experience or nurse practitioner experience
• 2–3 years in Occupational Health or Employee Health preferred
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience required
• Hospital experience strongly preferred