Occupational safety and health manager job description

Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Director, Enterprise Occupational Health, the Manager Occupational Health is responsible for managing daily oversight of operational activities and supervising and training clinical staff on Occupational Health programs, monitors performance, and ensures compliance with regulatory agency standards. Manages and provides for Onboarding services, Compliance services and Substance Abuse Prevention services.

Maintains knowledge of current regulatory requirements for agencies such as CDC, OSHA, CMS, JC, ODH and monitors and updates changing laws.

Develops quality metrics and prepares reports based on analysis on a regular basis, and as directed or requested.

Participates in hospital committees; e.g., Infection Prevention, Environment of Care, Leadership council, as appropriate.
Demonstrates ability to be effective in a fast paced, continually evolving environment. Works independently, able to multitask, able to delegate and change priorities quickly. Demonstrates managerial skills, and implements managerial functions using knowledge of organizational and business principals; responsible for hiring, evaluating, disciplining, terminating employees as required. Identifies and develops plan to meet learning needs of staff. Conducts monthly staff meetings with minutes and attendance records. Oversees staff time and attendance. Onboarding Services: Reviews alternative approaches to occupational health care and administers quality, cost-effective occupational health service delivery. Understands the legal parameters of practice and responds to legislative mandates which govern worker safety. Compliance Services: Collaborates with Cleveland Clinic Occupational Health for program planning and implementation for Occupational Health staff and evaluates care and service delivery for caregivers. Demonstrates good networking skills with colleagues in a wide range of clinical and administrative departments and with internal and external resources. Substance Abuse Prevention Services: Collaborates with departments to complete sample collections in a time efficient manner with the least disruption to patient care. Develops effective working relationships with management and works collaboratively with Caring for Caregivers staff. Maintains visibility among employees as the spokesperson for the program. Develops a process for providing reports and benchmarks. Manages vendor relationships. Other duties as assigned. Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements. Maintains applicable certification/licensure. Follows hospital and department policies and procedures or other applicable standards (e.g. HIPAA regulations, PPE) with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge, and safety. Other duties as assigned

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required. Master's in Public Health or related field preferred.

Certifications:
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Ohio. Nursing certification in specialty area in occupational health, mental health/chemical dependency, public health, infection prevention or related health field preferred.

Complexity of Work:
Maintains competencies specific to patient population served. Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Excellent communication and listening skills, highly detail oriented.

Work Experience:
Four years of clinical nursing experience required with experience in an occupational health setting, infection prevention, or public health preferred. A minimum of two years of management experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required