Manager, Nurses

Metropolitan Transportation Authority•Brooklyn, NY

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Nurses is part of the MTA Occupational Health Services (OHS) Clinical Team and, under the direction of the Director of Clinical Services, coordinates and organizes nursing and technical staffing across five NYCT locations and MNR, LIRR, and B&T facilities. The role oversees special projects and contributes to the development and maintenance of quality-control and training protocols for nursing and other clinical functions. The position supports OHS initiatives including pandemic response, field-based flu programs, OSHA-mandated medical surveillance programs, Department of Buses Mobile MAC visits, vendor management, and nursing participation at MTA health and wellness fairs. The Manager leads staffing and operational activities, develops staff, maintains supply and vendor processes, and monitors compliance with OHS policies and regulatory requirements. The work location is 300 Cadman Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11201. The stated work hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (7.5 hours per day, or as required). The position is eligible for telework one day per week; new hires may apply 30 days after their effective hire date. Travel to other MTA locations or external sites may be required, and work outside normal hours, including evenings and weekends, may be needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
At least 5 years of related work experience, including more than 2 years managing professional staff.
Valid New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Knowledge of occupational health.
Knowledge of OSHA, FTA/FRA drug and alcohol testing regulations, and NYCT/MTA Bus Company policies and procedures.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills.
Ability to work with all internal levels of an organization and communicate and interact with external agencies, including government offices, public officials, and staff at federal or state agencies and authorities.
Ability to work effectively in a high-profile, high-pressure environment and communicate effectively with key internal and external stakeholders.
Strong managerial skills to direct professional and technical staff in implementing short- and long-term goals.
Ability to complete short- and long-term projects effectively and efficiently.
Analytical capabilities and quantitative skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or comparable applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related field.
At least 3 years in a managerial and/or leadership role.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with key internal and/or external stakeholders.
Demonstrated analytical capabilities and quantitative skills.
Prior experience working in a large, multifaceted, fast-paced organization or governmental body.
Attainment of, or progress toward, applicable functional licenses or certifications in the area of specialty.
Familiarity with MTA policies and procedures.
Familiarity with MTA collective bargaining procedures.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, train, implement, and evaluate nursing and technical regimens related to occupational health assessments.
Assist in developing nursing training manuals and protocols for OSHA-mandated programs and other OHS initiatives, including hearing conservation, respiratory clearance, asbestos exposure, silica screening, sleep apnea, vaccine administration, CPR, and AED emergency response.
Assist with the selection of nursing staff; motivate personnel; provide career development, coaching, and counseling; and handle discipline or termination when necessary.
Schedule nurses across all shifts and maintain a daily staffing report to ensure adequate coverage at NYCT, LIRR, MNR, and B&T medical assessment facilities.
Schedule, assign, instruct, and supervise Head Nurses, and conduct quarterly meetings with nursing staff.
Maintain the clinic supply-chain database, coordinate replenishment with vendors, and assemble and ship supplies to Head Nurses.
Develop quality-control and training procedures for nursing assessments and diagnostic testing.
Conduct monthly site visits to medical facilities to verify adherence to MTA OHS policies and procedures.
Maintain contractor nurse and OHS intern files, and review contractor and internship invoices and timesheets for accuracy.
Conduct quarterly reviews of OSHA-mandated surveillance programs to assess compliance with governmental regulatory agencies.
Support the Director of Clinical Services with daily oversight of nursing staffing.
Conduct vendor audits and maintain vendor-management files.
Perform other duties as assigned.