Join Our Team at New Bridge Medical Center!**
We are dedicated to providing high-quality compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If youre passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Nurse Manager.
Job Duties
Primary Job Responsibilities
Clinical Services and Patient Care
Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice as defined by state law. This includes wound care medication administration and treatment of minor illnesses.
Conducts comprehensive patient assessments including health history physical evaluation and vital signs.
Collaborates with healthcare providers to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
Performs essential occupational health screenings such as EKGs audiometry alcohol testing drug screening and vision tests.
Conducts laboratory tests and ensures quality control procedures are followed.
Administers vaccinations and closely monitors patients for adverse reactions.
Promptly identifies and responds to emergency situations.
Provides immediate first aid and basic life support as needed.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient encounters treatments and medications in electronic health records.
Adheres to strict infection control protocols and safety guidelines to minimize the risk of healthcare-associated infections.
Prioritize patient confidentiality and privacy by safeguarding sensitive health information.
Actively participates in follow-up care including scheduling appointments and conducting phone consultations.
Assists with various administrative duties as needed such as managing patient records and inventory.
Program Management:
Strategic Leadership:
Collaborate with the Medical Director to develop implement and manage the organizations Occupational Medicine Program aligning with industry best practices and regulatory standards (OSHA CDC).
Oversee the programs strategic direction ensuring it supports the organizations overall goals and objectives.
Team Leadership and Development:
Leads and mentors a team of medical professionals to ensure high-quality patient care and efficient case management.
Provides guidance coaching and performance evaluations to staff members.
Fosters a positive and collaborative work environment.
Regulatory Compliance
Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements including OSHA CDC and other applicable standards.
Oversee the development and implementation of policies and procedures to maintain compliance.
Overseas medical surveillance programs (e.g. respiratory protection TB surveillance and chemical exposure monitoring).
Conducts regular audits to identify and address compliance gaps.
Implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance program effectiveness.
Employee Health and Wellness:
Develops and implements comprehensive health promotion programs such as wellness initiatives ergonomic assessments and nutrition counseling.
Provides education and training on health and safety topics including injury prevention substance abuse and mental health.
Conducts workplace assessments to identify and mitigate health risks such as noise exposure hazardous chemicals and ergonomic hazards.
Advocates for employee health and safety by collaborating with management to implement preventive measures and address concerns.
Clinical Operations:
Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Occupational Medicine program including patient scheduling triage and treatment.
Manages the functionality and maintenance of essential medical equipment.
Ensures accurate and confidential employee health records.
Data Analysis and Reporting
Analyzes data to identify trends in workplace injuries and illnesses and develops data-driven strategies to improve program effectiveness.
Tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of the program.
Prepares and presents comprehensive reports on program performance to the Medical Director and other key stakeholders.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Serves as the primary point of contact for workplace health and safety audits.
Collaborates with onsite employers to maintain accurate OSHA logs and address health and safety concerns.
Builds strong relationships with key stakeholders including employees management and external partners.
Quality Improvement
Identifies opportunities for process improvement and implements strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and performance improvement projects.
Education
Bachelors degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Masters in Nursing Public Health or related field preferred.
Experience
3 years of leadership experience in occupational health employee health or a related field.
Other Requirements: Certification in Occupational Health Nursing (COHN) preferred. Certification as an MRO Assistant preferred.
Performance Requirements
Knowledge
Strong knowledge of OSHA ADA FMLA HIPAA Workers Compensation and other relevant regulations..
Strong foundation in Electronic Medical Records usage and Microsoft Office Suite Applications as well as statistical software.
Skills
Excellent communication organizational and problem-solving abilities.
Abilities:
Ability to communicate instructions clearly.
Ability to receive instruction and act on it timely and efficiently
Ability to collaborate with all levels of clinicians and staff to meet needs.
Ability to analyze data reports and make recommendations for improvement.
JOB SETTING/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Office setting. Business casual dress code.
Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment with emphasis on telephone and computer hardware/ sedentary with some reaching stooping bending stretching crouching kneeling. Infrequent contact with patients.
Salary commensurate with experience within posted range.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package including a competitive medical dental and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days personal time sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.
Required Experience:
Manager
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