Employee Health Manager

Job Summary: The Infection Control & Employee Health Manager plays a crucial role in supporting the operations of the quality department. This position involves managing the clinical responsibilities of infection control & employee health services for the organization & overseeing Infection Control & Employee Health staff. This position reports to the Director of Quality & works within the organization to promote ongoing quality care & safety for patients & employees.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:  

• Manage the staff & services provided by Infection Control & Employee Health Services.
• Monitor staff attendance & oversee resource allocation.
• Develop, implement, & enforce policies & procedures.
• Infection Control Committee: Meeting Facilitator, Scheduling, Minutes & Follow-up
• Oversee reporting & compliance with regulation.
• Oversee accuracy & maintenance of the Employee Health Records.
• Develop & implement strategies to promote team morale & professional development.
• Identify, resolve & document issues timely.
• Remain informed of state & federal regulations related to healthcare, including nursing, infection control & employee health.
• Function within RN scope of practice as outlined by the MS Board of Nursing, regulatory standards, & hospital policy & procedures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout the organization to ensure quality.
• Appropriately seeks help or guidance when needed from supervisor & other resources.
• Adapt to change & prioritizes work.
• Demonstrate reliable, timely attendance, with a willingness to be flexible as needed.
• Complete tasks & duties on time, willingly accept assignments & assist others as needed.
• Willing to be flexible with work schedule as needed.
• Establish a safe, supportive work environment that promotes teamwork.

• Assist in hiring, training, & evaluating staff.
• Ensure staff adherence to policies & procedures.

• Address complaints related to Infection Control & Employee Health Services.

• Ensure that the staff follow local, state, & federal health regulations.
• May need to function as a bedside nurse in an emergency.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by the Director of Quality.

Essential Skill Competencies:     

• Possess computer skills with applications of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & web-based research.
• Effectively maneuvers the Electronic Health record to obtain information relevant to job duties.
• Possess ability to prioritize & carry out work duties independently & efficiently, self-directed & flexible.
• Process professional knowledge of health care services & complex hospital workflows & processes.
• Possess the ability to take direction & work well in groups & independently.

Education, Experience & Performance Requirements: 

• Must have a current RN license from the Mississippi Board of Nursing.
• A minimum of three years of hospital acute care nursing experience is preferred.
• Must keep access to protected health information secure & confidential.
• Must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint & Word.
• Must have diligence & the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced changing environment.
• Requirements that if not held at time of hire will be required after hire depending on class availability &/or as outlined by certification criteria:
  1. Infection Control Certification
  2. TB Surveillance & Testing Certification (TBST)
  3. DOT Urine Drug Screening certification
  4. N95 Respirator Fit Test training

Exposure Classifications: Moderate exposure risk