Nurse Manager - Occupational Health

St. Joseph's Health · Paterson

The Nurse Manager of Occupational Health is responsible for overseeing the hospital’s Employee Health/Occupational Health program in direct collaboration with the Occupational Health and Wellness Medical Director. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while promoting a safe and healthy work environment for all hospital employees and employer clients. The Nurse Manager provides clinical oversight and leadership, manages staff, develops policies, and collaborates with leadership to regarding various work-related and employee issues, including workplace injuries and exposures.

Clinical Responsibilities and Oversight

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.

St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.

Benefits Eligibility: (Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week)

Competitive salary*
Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
403b retirement plan options with company match**
Health & Wellness*
Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
PTO, and paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
LTD : Long Term Disability
Life Insurance Options
Onsite Day care Program

*Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

**403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

Pay transparency: St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc.” The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.

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