Overview

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At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Supervisor RN- Team Health- NJ Turnpike Authority is responsible for the supervision of Occupational Health services to the employees of the Authority provided by direct reports. Provides professional assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care. Manages all aspects of the care of Authority employees who have been injured on the job. Works directly with the worker compensation carrier, treating provider(s), HR, and employee to facilitate appropriate treatment, return to work and maximum medical improvement for all occupational injuries.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Supervisor RN- Team Health- NJ Turnpike Authority at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Coordinates health care provided by the Staff Rn(s) and CMA with a focus on quality outcomes and in collaboration with the Physician Services Provider(s) supporting promotion and restoration of health, as well as the prevention of illness and injury and protection from work-related environmental hazards.
• Responsible for planning and supervision of all aspects of care of employee work related injuries.
• Acts as liaison between employee and workers compensation carrier.
• Coordinates medical care and return to work, including referrals for services (Physical therapy, diagnostic testing, etc.) and specialist. Ensures care is delivered with minimal disruptions and obstacles.
• Functions in a Leadership role in addition to supporting daily clinic employee services as needed.
• Performs clinical care professionally and serves as an employee advocate and role model to others.
• Utilizes team approach in orientation of new direct report Occupational Health (OH) Staff and provides key experiences to prepare them for independent performance of essential job functions.
• Supports the Authority in the development and implementation of a Temporary/Transitional Alternate Work (TAW) program.
• Participates in the delivery of cost effective, budget conscious care.
• Participates actively on appropriate committees, workgroups and or meetings as directed by Clinical Manager and/or Director.
• Conducts staff performance reviews as well as any disciplinary actions.
• Seeks guidance from Clinical Manager and/or Director accordingly. Unresolved problems are directed to the Clinical Manager and/or Director
• Supports and directs the services provided by the secretary.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Lifts a minimum of 25 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 25 lbs. and stands a minimum of 5 hour a day.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required :

• 3 years RN experience preferably in Occupational Health, Emergency Care/Urgent Care Center or Clinic Setting.
• Computer Literacy
• Phlebotomy
• English speaking: Excellent documentation & Communication skills
• Organized and ability to multitask

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred :

• BSN
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• 2 years Nursing Leadership experience
• 2 years workers compensation case management experience.
• EMR experience

Licenses and Certifications Required :

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred :

• Certified Occupational Health Nurse or Certified Occupational Health Nurse - Specialist.

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

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