Employee Health Nurse Manager

CarePoint Health is one of New Jersey’s leading health care systems comprised of three long-standing and highly-regarded hospitals – Christ Hospital in Jersey City, Hoboken University Medical Center and Bayonne Medical Center. CarePoint united three area hospitals to provide 360-degree-coordinated care by integrating the medical facilities and physician networks associated with these institutions. With over 3,500 employees, CarePoint is the largest private employer in Hudson County, New Jersey and each year provides care to over 300,000 individuals.

CarePoint prides itself on its patient-focused approach to care delivery, with an emphasis on preventative medicine, health education, and disease management. Leveraging its vast network of physicians and healthcare experts, CarePoint is quickly becoming recognized as a leader in the broader healthcare landscape as it pioneers creative solutions to address urgent population health needs.

Clinical responsibilities includes:

• Coordinates employee annual physical examinations.

• Administer immunizations.
• Providing clinical emergency medical treatment for occupational injury or illness;
• Providing clinical emergency care for non-occupational injury or illness;
• Performing follow up care/treatment for occupational injury or illness.
• Obtaining and maintaining accurate and complete medical records on employees via Cority EMR.
• Tracks Injury or illness data electronically.
• Ensuring any necessary medical equipment and supplies are maintained and ready for use at all times.
• Discusses laboratory and health screening results with employees/participants. Provides appropriate referrals as necessary.
• Coordinating drug and alcohol testing (post incident and for-cause); and, administering company policy regarding drug and alcohol testing.
• Apply evidence-based healthcare practices and nursing standards.

Managerial responsibilities includes:

• Participates in the organization’s health and safety committees.

• Collaborates with management in development of objectives for Employee Health services compatible with goals and objectives of the hospital.
• Performs safety rounds with Safety Officer of the physical plant to ensure basic Infection Control/Prevention and safety practices are adhered to maintain a safe environment for patients, physicians, volunteers, visitors and hospital employees.
• Responsible for the quality assurance program of the Employee Health service, such as monthly statistics on tuberculosis exposure/screening, hepatitis screening, MMRV exposure/screening.
• Works closely with the Infection Control practitioner and Human Resources Department
• Manage the return-to-work program within the hospital.
• Provides state of the art expertise and counsel to the organization in matters of occupational health and safety, workers' compensation and any other relevant areas of occupational medicine.
• Ensures that the staff is properly trained in performing their duties safely.
• Address any personnel issues to promote a productive and supportive work environment
• Performing case management of both work-related and non-work-related injuries and illnesses.
• Develops, maintains and delivers wellness programs that provide education and continuing health improvement.
• Attend training programs and meetings as directed to continuously improve skills and knowledge.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (required)

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 2-3 years of clinical and/or occupational nursing experience (required)
• Knowledge in OSHA specific regulations; ability to read and interpret company policies, regulatory guidelines, and other work-related documentation

LICENSURE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid NJ RN license
• BLS from AHA
• Certification in Occupational Health (preferred)
• Ability to abide by confidentiality requirements when working with sensitive information, results, and communications
• Skill in providing thorough, efficient, and effective customer service to individuals at all levels within the organization
• An ability to accomplish work within required timelines, including short, long, and emergency timeframes
• Ability to work with others to accomplish challenging assignment
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple assignments to ensure completion of tasks within stated time.

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with Company match
• Generous paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Advancement and career development opportunities

CarePoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.