Occupational Health Services Senior Supervisor

An employee in this class is responsible for performing an analysis of the City’s Occupational Health Services and cases to identify patterns, trends, and common characteristics using broad nursing knowledge and clinical experience combined with leadership and educational skills.  Work is of average difficulty in ensuring Occupational health nursing is focused on the promotion, protection, and restoration of workers’ health within the context of a safe and healthy work environment. Under general supervision, the employee exercises reasonable initiative and independent judgment in collaborating with workers, employees, and other professionals to: identify health needs, prioritize interventions, develop and implement interventions and programs, and evaluate care and service delivery. Work is reviewed through observation and results achieved.

Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, and other personnel.

Develop and maintain computerized record management systems to store and process data, such as personnel activities and information, and to produce reports.

Plan, implement, and administer programs and services in a health care or medical facility, including personnel administration, training, and coordination of medical, nursing and physical plant staff.

Conduct and administer fiscal operations, including accounting, planning budgets, authorizing expenditures, establishing rates for services, and coordinating financial reporting.

In cooperation with Risk Management team serve as the medical liaison between injured workers, departments, external medical professionals, and third-party administrator; gather information needed to assist with return to work and medical maximum improvement for injured workers.

Identify issues and trends impacting the Workers Compensation Program and work collaboratively to implement process improvements.

Work to create a healthier and safe work environment to reduce disability, work-related injuries, and cost; promote safety and health policies through education and training of employees in the risk they may face; work to identify workplace hazards.

Serve as part of the internal worker’s compensation claims investigative process with the risk team as needed.

Makes appropriate referrals according to internal worker’s compensation practice and procedures when interacting with injured employees; conduct worker’s compensation medical file reviews as requested.

Participate in meetings as they relate to occupational health and injuries; maintain accurate documentation and records as they relate to all past and new worker’s compensation claims.

Maintain awareness of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, government regulations, health insurance changes, and financing options.

Establish objectives and evaluative or operational criteria for units managed.

Develop and implement organizational policies and procedures for the facility or medical unit.

Review and analyze facility activities and data to aid planning and cash and risk management and to improve service utilization.

Prepare activity reports to inform management of the status and implementation plans of programs, services, and quality initiatives.

Develop or expand and implement medical programs or health services that promote research, rehabilitation, and community health.

Consult with medical, business, and community groups to discuss service problems, respond to community needs, enhance public relations, coordinate activities and plans, and promote health programs.

Develop instructional materials and conduct in-service and community-based educational programs.

Inspect facilities and recommend building or equipment modifications to ensure emergency readiness and compliance to access, safety, and sanitation regulations.

Coordinates on-site vaccination programs; ensures employees are educated on all aspects of care provided prior to delivery of services.

Provides health and wellness information to employees verbally and via literature; participates in innovative projects to improve and maintain employees’ health and wellness; provides educational sessions to groups of employees on health, wellness and safety topics.

Demonstrates professional development; strives to continue learning and remain proficient in occupational health

nursing skills.

Maintains strict confidentiality of all medically related information.

Performs related work as required. 

Ability and skill in: providing educational programs; counseling employees on difficult health issues; promoting a trusting relationship with employees; researching health related topics utilizing multiple sources; coordinating employee appointments and maintaining schedule.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in nursing, health, or business administration; master’s degree preferred, five (5) years’ experience as a registered nurse in an occupational health setting with 3 years of supervisory experience. ARNPs with 3+ years of experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

First responder occupational health experience a plus!

Possession of: 

• A valid Florida driver’s license
• Current Florida RN license
• Certified Occupational Health Nurse (C.O.H.N.) or ability to obtain such certification within 30 months (2 ½ years) of employment

Evaluation of education and experience. Drug testing is included in all pre-employment processing.

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