Manager Employee Health & Wellness

Under the guidance of the department director or designee, this position manages the functions and activities of the system wide employee health and wellness program; acts as a liaison, resource, consultant and subject matter expert to the organization and other agencies on matters pertaining to employee health and safety; and ensures the organization's compliance with federal, state, county, and local regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Requires a bachelor's degree in Nursing or other healthcare related field; or an equivalent combination of training and progressively responsible experience that will result in the required specialized knowledge and abilities to perform the assigned work.

Experience:

• Must have minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible nursing experience that demonstrates a strong understanding of the required knowledge, skills and abilities. 
• Requires prior supervisory/management experience, preferably within a healthcare environment.

Specialized Training:

• None.

Certification/Licensure:

• Requires BLS issued by the American Heart Association.
• Must have a valid AZ RN license; temporary AZ RN license; or valid compact RN licensure for current state of practice.
• Prefer advanced certification as an Occupational Health Nurse, such as a COHN, issued by the American Board for Occupational Health Nurses.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must have the ability to supervise and coordinate the work of subordinate personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale. 
• Must be approachable, people oriented, and a good listener. 
• Must be a change agent able to develop, implement and maintain policies and processes. 
• Requires the ability to be a creative, independent thinker.
• Must exhibit a high degree of professionalism, customer service, and enthusiasm, combined with the ability to build relationships with business and key stakeholders.
• Must possess solid analytical and problem-solving skills along with the ability to utilize the appropriate management techniques to plan, organize, control and coordinate activities.
• Must have knowledge of Workers’ Compensation claims management, including AZ Workers’ Compensation Regulations and OSHA standards.
• Requires subject matter expertise in communicable diseases and other regulations that impact on employee health.
• Requires ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must have ability to write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English.