About the Role
The Employee Health Nurse Manager provides strategic leadership and operational management for the Employee Health program, ensuring comprehensive occupational health services that promote employee well-being and regulatory compliance. This role partners with HR, Safety, Risk Management, and leadership to oversee various health initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and evaluate employee health and occupational health programs and services.
- Provide leadership and supervision to Employee Health staff.
- Establish departmental goals, policies, procedures, and performance metrics.
- Manage departmental budgets, resources, and vendor relationships.
- Ensure high-quality, employee-centered occupational health services.
- Oversee pre-placement and post-offer health assessments.
- Manage employee immunization, tuberculosis surveillance, and health screening programs.
- Coordinate evaluation and follow-up for workplace injuries, illnesses, and occupational exposures.
- Administer and monitor employee health surveillance programs required by regulatory agencies.
- Review employee health records and ensure confidentiality and regulatory compliance.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, CDC, state health department requirements, Workers' Compensation regulations, and other applicable standards.
- Maintain knowledge of changing occupational health and employee health regulations.
- Prepare reports and documentation for regulatory surveys and audits.
- Develop policies and procedures consistent with best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee return-to-work and fitness-for-duty programs.
- Collaborate with Human Resources, managers, and healthcare providers regarding work restrictions and accommodations.
- Facilitate compliance with ADA, FMLA, and related workplace health regulations.
- Guide workplace injury and illness management.
- Collaborate with Infection Prevention and Safety teams to reduce workplace health risks.
- Lead response efforts for employee communicable disease exposures.
- Manage bloodborne pathogen exposure programs and post-exposure follow-up activities.
- Support organizational emergency preparedness and response initiatives.
- Develop and promote employee wellness initiatives and health promotion programs.
- Provide health education and coaching related to occupational health risks.
- Utilize health data and trends to identify opportunities for workforce health improvement.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on employee health and occupational health matters.
- Partner with Human Resources, Safety, Risk Management, Employee Benefits, and organizational leaders.
- Participate in leadership committees and organizational initiatives.
- Communicate effectively with employees, providers, regulatory agencies, and leadership.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in NYS.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Minimum of five (5) years of nursing experience.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Employee Health, Occupational Health, Employee Wellness, Workforce Health, or a related field.
- Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory or leadership experience.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and sit for extended periods.
- Ability to assist with employee assessments and clinical procedures.
- Ability to lift to 25 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to respond to workplace health emergencies as needed.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of occupational health and employee health practices.
- Knowledge of OSHA, ADA, FMLA, HIPAA, Workers' Compensation, and related regulations.
- Ability to interpret clinical information and make sound nursing judgments.
- Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution abilities.
- Ability to maintain confidential employee health information.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with electronic health records and data reporting systems.
Experience Level
- Minimum of five (5) years of nursing experience.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Employee Health, Occupational Health, Employee Wellness, Workforce Health, or a related field.
- Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory or leadership experience.
Education Level
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Master's degree in nursing, Public Health, Occupational Health, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.
