Employee health nurse manager

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights:

Summary:

The Employee Health Team Leader manages a cross-functional health and wellness team system-wide for the provision of Employee Health services. Directly supervises Occupational Health RN's, Specialists, and Worker's Compensation Case Manager working in clinical settings at their locations. Accountable for the overall success of health and wellness services, assumes site level stewardship and is accountable for the deployment and performance of Employee Health strategies, policies and standards for occupational health, wellness & health promotion and employee assistance programs for all team members. Maintains regular communication with facility leadership teams and interfaces with facility-respective EOC and Infection Control Committees. Includes working in the role of Occupational Health RN and being in the call rotation as needed.

Education / Experience:

Degree in Nursing required, Bachelor's degree preferred. Minimum 2 years Adult Nursing and progressive nursing leadership experience required. Occupational Health experience and COHN certification or equivalent preferred. License / Certification: Active RN licensure required, BLS required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Spelling and Grammar
• Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint preferred)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and prioritize tasks
• Ability to communicate effectively & professionally (written and verbal) and make speeches/presentations to large groups
• Ability to assess and treat minor injuries / illnesses and counsel team members
• Ability to cope with stressful situations
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Position requires sitting for 50% of the workday and mobility 50% of the workday. There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 15 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 70 pounds. There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels. Much exposure to computer work. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Primary Location:

Baptist Medical Center South

Job:

Employee Health Nurse Manager

Job Type:

Regular-Full time

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)