Employee Health Manager

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital•Grand Rapids, MI

13h

About The Position

Employee Health Manager Essential Job Responsibilities Staff will provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by law and regulation. Provide team supervision including staff selection, development, mentoring, and performance management Engage team members and stakeholders with the Mission, Vision, and Values of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Assure appropriate staffing levels and adequate supplies and equipment for all areas of responsibility Achieve success by meeting performance indicators, standards, and annual performance targets Lead selection, training and performance of staff related to assigned areas of responsibility Responsible for assuring all staff maintain proper training related to pertinent skills, competencies, standards of behavior, and compliance Conduct systematic performance review of all staff Communicate and facilitate rapport with staff that secures a highly engaged team who consistently achieves patient satisfaction score goals Manages and provides, in collaboration with the clinical team, the pre-employment health assessments within ADA guidelines, evaluating immunization status, accommodation needs, FIT testing and baseline hearing assessments as required; follow up on all pre-employment requirements for each new employee Collect and dispose appropriately, breath alcohol, urine, other specimens following Chain of Custody protocols, for all pre-employment testing Administer and monitor employee, physician, and volunteer immunization and screening programs, including FIT testing, Influenza Vaccination program, and TB surveillance activity Collect and dispose appropriately, breath alcohol, urine, other specimens following Chain of Custody protocols, for cause testing in accordance with Substance Abuse Policy Create, update, and maintain confidential and comprehensive employee health records adhering to HIPAA guidelines, including maintenance of appropriate technology platforms, tools, and systems Manage appropriate processes, equipment, and supplies Coordinate with HR regarding employee wellness programs, including educational initiatives Assures appropriate staff immunization and screening, and record keeping at time of hire. Annually assists with TB skin testing and immunizations as needed working in collaboration with Infection Prevention Manager, Clinic and Human Resources. Provides counseling or referral as needed. Develops and implements plans to address exposures as noted above Manages and provides, in collaboration with the clinical team, the initial triage, counsel, evaluation, and referral for health concerns of employees in a timely manner, especially where occupational injury or exposure is a concern; collaborate with Medical Group, Worker’s Compensation TPA, and HR to facilitate appropriate treatment, return to work, light duty assignments, follow up care, education, and leave management as appropriate Maintain awareness and reporting requirements for: Michigan Care Improvement Registry (MICR) as appropriate Occupational health safety issues and required OSHA reporting requirements, including 300, 300A, 301 logs In collaboration with Infection Prevention, evaluate infectious disease issues and employee health impact Contribute to the development of policies and procedures related to Employee Health, as well as implementation, promotion and evaluation of educational programs and materials. Evaluate own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards, relevant statutes, and regulations, and maintain continuing professional nursing clinical competence in area of specialty. Serve as a role model to promote organizational excellence and safety. Perform other work-related duties as assigned Leadership Must-Haves will be followed for patient and staff interactions: We’ll embrace all people by: Treating everyone with dignity and respect. Opening more doors to opportunity for others to succeed. Growing talent and people. Ensuring a welcoming experience for all we serve, regardless of origin, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status. Taking action against discrimination. Honoring our differences and how we collaborate. Educating staff, patients and the communities we care for. Restoring hope and freedom, together. Rounding Thank You Notes Employee Selection/Peer Interviewing Key Words at Key Times AIDET® + PromiseStandards of Behavior Customer Service Responsibilities Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information. Responsibilities in Quality Improvement Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
Licensure: Registered nurse in the state of Michigan
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Certified Healthcare and Safety Professional (CHSP) certification or Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN), or able to obtain within 5 years of employment recommended
Minimum of 3-years’ experience clinical experience in employee / occupational health or worker’s compensation case management
Broad understanding of safety and injury prevention, OSHA Standards and Worker’s Compensation Laws
Strong skills in assessment of injuries and illness
Proficiency in the operation of computer hardware and software including Microsoft programs, Outlook, Jabber, EMR, etc.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Ability to develop, interpret, adapt, and adhere to guidelines and procedures
Due to possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens and hazardous materials, must be able to understand and follow department policies related

Nice To Haves

Experience using EPIC and other practice management systems
Prior leadership experience

Responsibilities

Provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by law and regulation.
Provide team supervision including staff selection, development, mentoring, and performance management
Engage team members and stakeholders with the Mission, Vision, and Values of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
Assure appropriate staffing levels and adequate supplies and equipment for all areas of responsibility
Achieve success by meeting performance indicators, standards, and annual performance targets
Lead selection, training and performance of staff related to assigned areas of responsibility
Responsible for assuring all staff maintain proper training related to pertinent skills, competencies, standards of behavior, and compliance
Conduct systematic performance review of all staff
Communicate and facilitate rapport with staff that secures a highly engaged team who consistently achieves patient satisfaction score goals
Manages and provides, in collaboration with the clinical team, the pre-employment health assessments within ADA guidelines, evaluating immunization status, accommodation needs, FIT testing and baseline hearing assessments as required; follow up on all pre-employment requirements for each new employee
Collect and dispose appropriately, breath alcohol, urine, other specimens following Chain of Custody protocols, for all pre-employment testing
Administer and monitor employee, physician, and volunteer immunization and screening programs, including FIT testing, Influenza Vaccination program, and TB surveillance activity
Collect and dispose appropriately, breath alcohol, urine, other specimens following Chain of Custody protocols, for cause testing in accordance with Substance Abuse Policy
Create, update, and maintain confidential and comprehensive employee health records adhering to HIPAA guidelines, including maintenance of appropriate technology platforms, tools, and systems
Manage appropriate processes, equipment, and supplies
Coordinate with HR regarding employee wellness programs, including educational initiatives
Assures appropriate staff immunization and screening, and record keeping at time of hire.
Annually assists with TB skin testing and immunizations as needed working in collaboration with Infection Prevention Manager, Clinic and Human Resources.
Provides counseling or referral as needed.
Develops and implements plans to address exposures as noted above
Manages and provides, in collaboration with the clinical team, the initial triage, counsel, evaluation, and referral for health concerns of employees in a timely manner, especially where occupational injury or exposure is a concern; collaborate with Medical Group, Worker’s Compensation TPA, and HR to facilitate appropriate treatment, return to work, light duty assignments, follow up care, education, and leave management as appropriate
Maintain awareness and reporting requirements for: Michigan Care Improvement Registry (MICR) as appropriate Occupational health safety issues and required OSHA reporting requirements, including 300, 300A, 301 logs
In collaboration with Infection Prevention, evaluate infectious disease issues and employee health impact
Contribute to the development of policies and procedures related to Employee Health, as well as implementation, promotion and evaluation of educational programs and materials.
Evaluate own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards, relevant statutes, and regulations, and maintain continuing professional nursing clinical competence in area of specialty.
Serve as a role model to promote organizational excellence and safety.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned
Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members.
Consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.
Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions.
Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.