What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employee Health Nurse Manager position at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital?
Manager, Employee Health Nurse
Summary
Manages and oversees Employee Health Program including policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection control standards.Participates at the Hospital Safety Committee, workplace violence committee and reports on staff injuries including but not limited to needle sticks and falls, and identifying any trends. Maintains compliance with regulatory agencies such as OSHA, Joint Commission, and Department of Health.
Job Duties & Essential Functions
Stony Brook Southampton Hospital as part of the Stony Brook Medicine provides direct access to the highest level of academic-based medical care. Located in the heart of the village of Southampton, two hours from New York City, the hospital provides healthcare services to a diverse community of year-round residents, second homeowners and vacationers. The population, about 75,000 in the winter months, increases sharply to more than 300,000 in the summer. Stony Brook Southampton Hospital has been recognized as a Long Island Top Workplace by Newsday among large employers (defined as having 500 employees).
StaffCo is a Professional Employer Organization, commonly referred to as a PEO, duly organized and registered under the New York Professional Employer Organization law. . StaffCo and SUNY have entered into a professional employer agreement under which StaffCo is the employer of Stony Brook Southampton employees and responsible for employment, including , promotions, disciplines, terminations, the day-to-day direction and supervision of work, as well as labor relations and collective bargaining. .StaffCo is fully responsible for providing all payroll and human resource services, including the payment of wages, collecting and reporting payroll taxes and maintaining any and all employee benefits. SUNY Stony Brook Hospital is responsible for the operation of the hospital and provision of health care and is the co-employer as is necessary to conduct its responsibilities and for related licensure, regulatory or statutory requirements and obligations.
Given StaffCo’s employment responsibilities, it is deemed the “employer” for employment and labor law purposes. Thus, the employees are private sector employees of StaffCo, not public sector employees of SUNY. The private sector nature of the StaffCo employees has been approved by NYS Civil Service and upheld in a decision by the US National Labor Relations Board.
Stony Brook Medicine is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, consistent with our shared core values and our intent to achieve excellence, remains dedicated to supporting healthier and more resilient communities, both locally and globally.
Job Field
Human Resources
Primary Location
US-NY-Southampton
Department/Hiring Area
Human Resources
Schedule
Full-time
Posting Start Date
Jan 6, 2025
Posting End Date
Ongoing
Salary
$120,000.00 - $140,000.00
Summary
Manages and oversees Employee Health Program including policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection control standards.Participates at the Hospital Safety Committee, workplace violence committee and reports on staff injuries including but not limited to needle sticks and falls, and identifying any trends. Maintains compliance with regulatory agencies such as OSHA, Joint Commission, and Department of Health.
Job Duties & Essential Functions
- Manages the Employee Health office and its programs to insure staff population is in compliance with Hospital and regulatory requirements. Makes appropriate recommendations for process improvements as needed and implements accordingly
- Arranges and/or participates in all pre-employment physical exams and insures all new employees, contractors, or volunteers are processed in accordance with the Hospital’s policy and regulations
- Complete the pre-employment health questionnaire with each new employee and administers PPDs in accordance with policy and standards.
- Tracks and administers all vaccinations required by NY State, Federal regulations, and Hospital policy.
- Maintains and updates confidential health records for every employee, contractor and volunteers. Collaborate with SBU for credentialed staff.
- Insures employee health records are accurately and efficiently recorded. Audits, reports, and analyzes data as needed.
- Completes annual health assessments in conjunction with Physicians to ensure compliance with NY State and Suffolk County Health Department regulations.
- Reviews annual health questionnaire to ascertain any health problems. Consults with physician and counsels employees.
- Provides educational information about Infection Control, HIV, Hepatitis, etc. Provides referrals regarding health problems.
- Assists and provides guidance to employees regarding procedures for filing claims for disability, PFL, FMLA and Workers Compensations.
- Coordinates and conducts annual respiratory fit testing on employees who have patient contact.
- Receives, investigates and tracks employee accidents or injuries and processes necessary report with the carrier. Prepares annual OSHA form 300A Summary of Work Related Injury or Illness.
- Oversees overall workers compensation program and claims
- Recommends education and programs for staff to enhance employee health include the Safe Patient Handling program.
- Insures employee leaves and return to work is effectively managed and communicated with all stakeholders.
- Works in conjunction with Human Resources, Stony Brook, and the Physician or CMO (if applicable) in establishing new/revised health policies
- Participates on Safety Committee; prepares reports on injuries/illness for Q.I. tracking.
- Participates on Infection Control committee. Attends meetings, prepares reports on job related illnesses/injuries for Q.I. purposes.
- Participates on Workplace violence committee on both campuses, reporting on all SB safe events collaborates with all departments to track/trend find solutions for prevention.
- Consults with Infection Control Nurse and Physician to develop policies/procedures relating to infectious diseases. Collaborates with infection control director and infectious disease physician with any staff exposures.
- Participates in Orientation and Departmental In-services
- Oversees Employee Annual Education programs and insures compliance
- Addresses the special needs of employee populations served and assists in making reasonable accommodations for the hearing impaired, physically challenged or any other employee who may require services.
- Prepares and files required forms and reports as necessary
- Associate's Degree in Nursing required, Bachelor's preferred
- Registered Nurses License and BLS
- Prior experience in an occupational health setting. Certification as Occupational Health Nurse preferred.
- Prior experience in a supervisory role preferred.
- Knowledge related to regulatory requirements of OSHA, Joint Commission and Department of Health
- Knowledge surrounding disability, workers compensation, and leave laws preferred
- Computer knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Organizational, multi-tasking and attention to detail
- Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking
- Lifts supplies/equipment
- Considerable stooping, bending, kneeling
- Excellent auditory and visual acuity
- Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke-free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
- All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
- This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
- This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital and related facilities.
- Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Southampton Hospital's Employee Health Services*
- Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
- Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
- Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre - employment screenings.
- Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).
- The Human Resources department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination .
Stony Brook Southampton Hospital as part of the Stony Brook Medicine provides direct access to the highest level of academic-based medical care. Located in the heart of the village of Southampton, two hours from New York City, the hospital provides healthcare services to a diverse community of year-round residents, second homeowners and vacationers. The population, about 75,000 in the winter months, increases sharply to more than 300,000 in the summer. Stony Brook Southampton Hospital has been recognized as a Long Island Top Workplace by Newsday among large employers (defined as having 500 employees).
StaffCo is a Professional Employer Organization, commonly referred to as a PEO, duly organized and registered under the New York Professional Employer Organization law. . StaffCo and SUNY have entered into a professional employer agreement under which StaffCo is the employer of Stony Brook Southampton employees and responsible for employment, including , promotions, disciplines, terminations, the day-to-day direction and supervision of work, as well as labor relations and collective bargaining. .StaffCo is fully responsible for providing all payroll and human resource services, including the payment of wages, collecting and reporting payroll taxes and maintaining any and all employee benefits. SUNY Stony Brook Hospital is responsible for the operation of the hospital and provision of health care and is the co-employer as is necessary to conduct its responsibilities and for related licensure, regulatory or statutory requirements and obligations.
Given StaffCo’s employment responsibilities, it is deemed the “employer” for employment and labor law purposes. Thus, the employees are private sector employees of StaffCo, not public sector employees of SUNY. The private sector nature of the StaffCo employees has been approved by NYS Civil Service and upheld in a decision by the US National Labor Relations Board.
Stony Brook Medicine is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, consistent with our shared core values and our intent to achieve excellence, remains dedicated to supporting healthier and more resilient communities, both locally and globally.
Job Field
Human Resources
Primary Location
US-NY-Southampton
Department/Hiring Area
Human Resources
Schedule
Full-time
Posting Start Date
Jan 6, 2025
Posting End Date
Ongoing
Salary
$120,000.00 - $140,000.00
Salary : $120,000 - $140,000
