Manager-Employee Health

Baptist•Meridian, MS

15d

About The Position

The Manager of Employee Health is responsible and accountable for coordinating and implementing the Director of Human Resources. Ensures all employees meet minimal health requirements for employment. Maintains employee health program policies and procedures. Stays informed of all federal and state regulatory standards and facilitates Workers' Compensation claims. Assists in orientation programs and employee health educational programs with all departments. Acts as liaison with all employees, department managers, and health department representatives.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse Licensure
A knowledge of CDC, OSHA, and FDA regulations for healthcare facilities.
5 years Med Surg nursing experience.
2 years management experience preferred.
Maintain current CPR certification.
Moderate to advanced computer and data entry skills.
Prioritizes work to achieve efficient and timely completion of work.
Organizations and leadership abilities on advanced level.
Ability to be self-directed.
Excellent human relations and oral/written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

2 years management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides Pre-Employment screenings and initiates and maintains current, accurate Employee Health records.
Responsible for Employee Health Record keeping.
Administers immunization programs for employees.
Coordinates employee TB skin testing in cooperation with state and federal departments of health.
Collaborates with Risk Management and Department Directors to investigate any job-related exposers and injuries and schedules follow up testing as needed.
Coordinates immediate medical/nursing interventions through Express Care Clinic, Nursing Supervisors or Emergency Department for employees who experience accidents on the job.
Develops and maintains written policies and procedures for Employee Health Program.
Collaborates with Education to provide education information focusing on employee health issues, trends and occupational safety.
Participates in development and implementation of goals for Employee Health Services.
Follows protocols for release of information and maintains strict confidentiality of all information handled through department.
Conducts environmental rounds and departmental hazard surveys to identify conditions that fail to promote safety for the employees.
Recommends interventions to prevent injury.