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Responsible for the delivery of nursing care within Occupational Health for internal and external customers. Coordinates health care provided by paraprofessional staff (CMAs, radiology technicians) with a focus on quality outcomes and in collaboration with the site Provider(s). Provides professional assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care. Functions in a supervisory role at designated site in addition to supporting additional site supervision during peer PTO

A day in the life of a Supervisor, Occupational Health RN at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Assesses team members/customers with work related injury or illness.
• Manage team member(s) health surveillance/problems post exposure. Seek support from site CM, Provider(s), & Leader as needed.
• Performs clinical care professionally and serves as customer advocate and role model to other team members.
• Identifies customer needs and works to provide services to meet those needs on an ongoing basis.
• Assists with preparing new hires in their respective role within department by facilitating effective orientation and assessing competency.
• Utilizes team approach in orientation of new team members and provides key experiences to prepare the team member for independent performance of essential job functions.
• Collects data about contact requirements and service components, reviews flow/encounter form to ensure adequate capture of essential information and reviews with other team members promptly.
• Uses Company profile effectively to coordinate services.
• Communicates effectively with company contact to eliminate any problems.
• Reviews Patient Satisfaction Surveys with Team Members. Implements action plans as necessary.
• Participates in the delivery of cost effective, budget conscious care. Conducts operation with budgetary guidelines.
• Reviews monthly expense reports / bills and verifies charges are appropriate.
• Conducts initial assessment of cases/exposures and notifies the RN/LPN case manager regarding cases transferred to him/her for management.
• Evaluates effectiveness of case management interventions for non-complex cases in collaboration with the RN/LPN case manager.
• In consultation with the RN/LPN case manager regularly reviews and monitors the progress of team members who are being treated for complex work related injuries.
• Oversees clinical areas. Ensures accuracy of functions; patient intake, care coordination, documentation, exam room preparation, compliance and inventory management.
• Acts as a resource in the clinical area.
• Assists with the payroll process by ensuring team member¿s payroll hours are accurate.
• Maintains accurate team member records for annual educational requirements and certification.
• Completes team member introductory and annual performance reviews. Maintains documentation in team member files to facilitate accurate performance assessment and guidance.
• Participates in team member disciplinary actions.
• Assists with quality indicator reports.
• Assists as requested with report preparation; e.g. expense variances, overtime explanations and revenue,
• Responds to requests for data from regulatory agency surveys (example TJC, DOH, etc) and ensures compliance as assigned by Leader and/or Director.
• Collects data requested for regulatory agency inspections promptly and accurately as assigned by Leader, or Director.
• Works in collaboration with the Occupational health provider, Infection Control, Risk Management and department leaders in the event of an Occupational Exposure. Provides timely & effective communication regarding TM incidents and workplace safety.
• Conducts all required surveillance measures in the event of an occupational team member exposure.
• Maintains documentation for all communicable disease exposures for quarterly reporting to Infection Control. Responsible for maintaining Sharp Injury and OSHA logs for Internal customers assigned to OH site.
• Markets the services of the site and looks for opportunity to direct business to Hackensack Meridian services.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Minimum of 3 years nursing experience
• Strong organizational and computer skills
• Proven leadership abilities

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• BSN
• Occupational Health nursing experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
• Basic Life Support
• Drivers License

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• National Nursing certification, preferably in Occupational Health

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!