• Manager Employee Health

    Texas Health Resources (Fort Worth, TX)


    Manager Employee Health

     

    _Are you looking for a rewarding career with family-friendly hours and top-notch benefits? We're looking for qualified candidates like you to join our Texas Health family._

     

    + Work location: Texas Health Southwest, Fort Worth, TX

    + Core work hours: Monday-Friday 8:00a-5:00p.

    Summary

    The System Director of Behavioral Health Operations & Innovation is responsible for providing operational expertise to all behavioral health assets in the Ambulatory/Virtual and Hospital channels. The Sys. Director will collaborate with stakeholders throughout the Texas Health enterprise to drive BH integration.

     

    The System Director is responsible for executing the strategic plan for the BH service line, develops/deploys new capabilities and new assets for the service line, and will lead innovation efforts for the service line. The System Director, in conjunction with the COO/CNO of BH, will be responsible for operational and financial performance of BH service line assets.

    Job Duties

    Deploys components of the Employee Health Program

    A. Reviews and applies existing regulations, standards, and /or guidelines of applicable professional organizations, regulatory and governmental agencies

    B. Recommends new or revised practices or procedures based on currently accepted, evidence-based strategies

    C. Reviews and applies pertinent information from current scientific literature and publications

    D. Incorporates age specific information/infection prevention measures into workers'/volunteers' care.

    Administers periodic evaluations for employees

    A. Reviews work releases

    B. Coordinates the tuberculosis skin testing program for workers and volunteers

    C. Administers and interprets tuberculosis skin tests

    D. Performs respirator fit tests

    E. Requests lab and x-rays per protocol

    F. Consults with department director

    G. Makes referrals to healthcare providers

    H. Administers immunizations

    Job-related injuries, exposures, illnesses

    A. Provides care to workers injured or exposed on duty

    B. Orders lab and/or x-ray

    C. Collects drug screens

    D. Refers to healthcare provider when necessary

    E. Collects information for follow-up investigation

    F. Counsels worker regarding prevention and Safe Choices

    G. Forwards necessary information to TH Integrated Disability Management for workers' compensation claim processing

    H. Administers palliative treatment for minor illnesses for workers who are on duty.

    I. Arranges for post exposure prophylaxis when necessary

    J. Reviews information provided to determine a worker's fitness for duty

    K. Maintains the computerized Sharps Injury Log.

    Post offer assessments

    A. Reviews health questionnaire

    B. Performs physical demands assessment

    C. Administers tuberculosis skin test or orders chest x-ray

    D. Reviews respirator medical questionnaire and performs respirator fit tests

    E. Obtains lab specimen based on results of health history

    F. Collects drug screen

    G. Assesses the results of the assessment, lab, x-rays to determine fitness for duty and/or need for referral to healthcare provider

    H. Notifies Human Resources of worker's status following the assessment (i.e., cleared to work, on hold, denied)

    I. Offers the worker the family violence screening tool to complete

    Education

    Associate's Degree graduate of accredited school of nursing required

     

    Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred

    Experience

    3 years experience as a registered nurse, preferably in med-surg, emergency services, or occupational health required

     

    Licenses and Certifications

     

    RN - Registered Nurse required upon hire

     

    CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation required upon hire

    Skills

    Practices within the regulations of the Texas Nurse Practice Act. Serves as a role model, intra/interdisciplinary collaborator and coordinator for quality patient and healthcare worker care. Possesses organizational skills and is able to make clinical judgments independently.

     

    Why Texas Health?

     

    At Texas Health Resources, our mission is 'to improve the health of the people in the communities we serve'.

     

    As part of the Texas Health family and its 28,000+ employees, we're one of the largest employers in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch and our benefits are equally outstanding. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day. You belong here.

     

    Learn (https://jobs.texashealth.org/why-texas-health/) more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

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    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.