Director of Employee Health Services - University Hospital, Newark NJ : Job Details

Responsibilities:

The Director Employee Health is responsible for directing and coordinating the overall activities, daily operations, and administration of Employee Health Services at University Hospital. The Director is an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) who has a collaborative practice agreement with a physician and is credentialed through the Medical Staff Office. Is accountable for assuring quality medical care to UH employees by overseeing and performing comprehensive health assessments, differential diagnosis, and prescribing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments, as well as addressing the behavioral aspects of illness and disease. Supervises staff of Employee Health Services and ensures that all personnel working at University Hospital are in compliance with Federal, State, Local, TJC, New Jersey State Department of Health and all other regulatory agency requirements, standards, and regulations. The Director Employee Health is self-directed and purposeful in seeking necessary knowledge and skills to develop and maintain competencies.

Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey and Certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the State of New Jersey required. Master's Degree required. Five (5) years of related nursing experience required, including three (3) years of experience as an Advanced Practice Nurse. At least one (1) year of supervisory/management experience strongly preferred. Demonstrates effective leadership competencies in order to manage the day-to-day activities of the department. Experience with Workers Compensation, Employee Health Screening, FMLA protocols preferred. BLS (CPR) required. ACLS preferred. Computer literacy required.

Credential required: Current NJ License and Registration, Certified as an APN by the Board of Nursing, BLS Certification Primary source verification: NJ Division of Consumer Affairs, Board of Nursing, University Hospital's designated Background Check Company Physical Demands: Position requires standing 2/3 of the time, walking to 2/3 of the time, required sitting 1/3 of the time, use of hands to finger, handle or feel over 2/3 of the time, reach with hands and arms, 1/3 of the time, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 1/3 of the time, talk or hear over 2/3 of the time. Work Environment: Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic). Possible exposure to blood, excrement, antineoplastic drugs, and possible exposure to infectious and communicable diseases. Proper precautions will be taught and are mandatory.