Manager, Employee Health Nurse

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

The Employee Health Manager is responsible for the oversight and administration of all occupational health and safety services within the hospital setting. This role ensures compliance with The Joint Commission standards, Cal/OSHA, CDC, ADA/FEHA, and other applicable state and federal regulations, while promoting a safe, healthy, and supportive environment for employees. The position encompasses health screenings, surveillance programs, immunizations, communicable disease tracking, and clinical evaluation of occupational health concerns. The Employee Health Manager also partners with Human Resources to administer the interactive process for disability accommodation and return-to-work efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Employee Health Services
• Manage and coordinate all employee health services, including pre-placement evaluations, annual health assessments, TB screening, immunizations, and respirator fit testing.
• Oversee compliance with mandatory testing, surveillance programs, and immunization schedules as required by Cal/OSHA, CDC, CDPH, and The Joint Commission.
• Maintain accurate, confidential employee health records in compliance with HIPAA and hospital policy.
• Clinical Evaluation & Exposure Management
• Evaluate and provide initial treatment and/or referrals for employees with occupational exposures or work-related injuries/illnesses.
• Implement exposure control and follow-up protocols for bloodborne pathogens, airborne diseases, and other communicable conditions, consistent with CDC and Cal/OSHA guidelines.

• Lead outbreak investigation response and ensure proper reporting to regulatory agencies when required.
• Regulatory Compliance & Education
• Monitor and implement updates to occupational health regulations, ensuring hospital policies and practices remain current.
• Serve as subject matter expert (SME) in employee health, providing education, training, and guidance to staff and leadership.
• Prepare and participate in Joint Commission, Cal/OSHA, CDPH, and other regulatory surveys and inspections.
• Return-to-Work & ADA/FEHA Accommodations
• Partner with Human Resources to facilitate the interactive process under ADA and FEHA.
• Assess employee medical restrictions and collaborate with managers to determine reasonable accommodations.
• Conduct return-to-work and fitness-for-duty evaluations in compliance with federal/state law and hospital policy.
• Ensure timely communication with employees regarding accommodation requests and return-to-work expectations.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education (Indicate minimum education or degree required.)

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Preferred Education (Indicate preferred education or degree required.)

Certification in Occupational Health Nursing (COHN or COHN-S) is preferred 

Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications (Indicate minimum years of job experience, skills or abilities required for the job.)

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in occupational health, employee health, or infection prevention in an acute care hospital setting.
• Strong knowledge of CDC guidelines, The Joint Commission standards, Cal/OSHA, CDC, ADA/FEHA, and other applicable state and federal regulations
• Solid understanding of the interactive process for disability accommodations under ADA/FEHA.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and case management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive health information.

Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications (Indicate preferred years of job experience, skills or abilities required for the job.)

Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation (List any licensure or certification required and specify name of agency.)

Current California RN license required. 

Current Los Angeles County Fire Card required (within 30 days of hire)

Assault Response Competency (ARC) required (within 30 days of hire)

Current BLS certification required.