You belong at Union!

The Director of Employee Health & Wellness plays a key role in providing the highest quality of patient care while the patient is at Union Health.

The Employee Heath office plays a pivotal role in ensuring the well-being and safety of staff within our health system, promoting a healthy workforce conducive to optimal patient care. It oversees various aspects such as occupational health programs, immunizations, and health screenings, safeguarding both employee health and the overall functioning of our community.

Join us as we provide compassionate service and high-quality care to the Wabash Valley Communities. We are committed to helping you find a role that recognizes your interests, expertise, and talent and helping you achieve your long-term career goals and aspirations. At Union, you’ll experience an inclusive environment in which you are empowered to be your best self every day.

In addition to competitive pay, Union co-workers enjoy:

• Part-time and Full-time schedules
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Paid Time Off starting day one.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 each year.
• Career Paths 
• Success Sharing
• 403b Retirement Employer Match.
• Much More!

Be part of an organization that is dedicated to your work-life balance, career, growth, and development. Union Health, U Matter and U Belong.

How can we help? Call us at 812-238-7827 or email us at recruiting@union.health

Director of Employee Health & Wellness Details

Essential Job Duties:

• Provides direct and indirect patient care according to Union Hospital and Union Medical Group's employee health nursing standards.
  • Exercises professional knowledge and skills in preparing employees for treatment or examination.
  • Supervises or completes tests, screenings, and immunizations for employees, communicating results to the Employee Health physician.
  • Provides after-care instructions and documents teaching and treatments in employee medical records.
  • Understands principles of growth and development, tailoring care to age-specific needs.
• Acts as a communication liaison between Employee Health Office and various departments such as Human Resources, Payroll, and Work Comp Claims Specialist.
  • Coordinates referrals to specialists, establishes arrangements, and monitors patient compliance.
  • Documents employees' occupational injury/illness treatments and examinations.
  • Manages the Employee Workers' Compensation Program.
• Assists patients in understanding necessary procedures for treatments/examinations.
  • Maintains knowledge of occupational health laws and communicates with the Hospital Safety Committee.
  • Cooperates with Safety Director in developing safety programs and inspections.
  • Participates in Hospital-sponsored health and wellness programs.
  • Attends and contributes to relevant committees on Employee Health issues.
  • Conducts regular inservices on occupational health services provided.
• Controls and ensures availability of supplies and equipment for employee health services.
  • Supervises Employee Health Office personnel.
  • Submits budget and manpower requests to VP, Human Resources.
  • Develops and maintains job descriptions for Employee Health Office personnel.
  • Facilitates disciplinary actions for Employee Health staff.
  • Establishes, maintains, and revises policies and procedures for Employee Health and Workers' Compensation.
  • Provides counseling and educational materials to employees regarding their health.
• Completes and posts the OSHA 300 Log annually.
• Demonstrates general and specific clerical and office skills.
  • Organizes work schedule and employee workload systematically.
  • Prepares monthly statistics and reports for various departments.
  • Monitors employees on modified work status or off work.
  • Maintains confidentiality with all employee medical files.
• Distributes workers' compensation payments to employees and healthcare providers.
• Observes and complies with Hospital policies and procedures.
  • Exercises tact and diplomacy in working with all employees.
  • Familiar with Hospital's Disaster Plan and Employee Health Office's role in it.
  • Reports for duty on time and attends departmental in-services and staff meetings.
  • Assesses self-learning needs and seeks assistance through self-study and educational offerings.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing, preferably with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Complete a minimum of 0.6 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in Occupational Health Nursing annually, along with 50 contact hours in nursing-related topics per year.
• Have at least three years of full-time experience in occupational health nursing, employee health nursing, or related fields.

License/Certification:

• Hold a valid Indiana Registered Nurse license.

Please note that the salary information provided on the career site for this position opening may not necessarily reflect the accurate compensation associated with the role.
We encourage candidates to inquire further and engage in direct communication with Union Health for comprehensive salary details.

As an EOE/AA employer, Union Hospital, Inc. will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.
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