The Director of Employee Health coordinates and is responsible for developing comprehensive Employee Health programs that support the organizational philosophy and meet regulatory and compliance requirements. The incumbent works in close collaboration with Safety and Infection Control and other key stakeholders across the system to promote the health and wellbeing of employees. This includes establishing, meeting and continuously monitoring the goals and objectives of the department. The Director innovates through the development of system-wide policies, procedures, programs, and services to advance teammate wellbeing across the system. The incumbent serves as a content expert throughout the system providing counsel, guidance, and advice on Employee Health matters.

Administrative Duties:
Contribute to the success of NMHS by providing leadership, direction and coordination of operations, finances, and human resources for area of responsibility.

* Directs, coordinates, implements, and evaluates Employee Health Program for all NMHS employees. Manage and direct all activities within area of responsibility.
* Continually assesses all services, identifies problems, utilizes data to analyze and propose innovative approaches for solutions.
* Maintain records related to operations and services that are complete, accurate, available, and in compliance with all legal, regulatory, and policy requirements.
* Engages staff and other stakeholders in continuous improvement of systems and processes; manages resources for staff participation in improvement work activities.
* Ensures effective facilitation of improvement teams and development of leadership skills to ensure overall effectiveness of the meetings.
* Organizes and prioritizes time and resources to manage efficiency.
* Remains current of new trends and best practices and incorporates into Employee Health practices and programs.
* Articulates and enforces standards for quality and safety.
* Develops and implements innovative systems and processes that improve employee quality and safety.
* Demonstrates achievable and measurable results and develop action plans for improvement.
* Initiates, monitors, and enforces regulatory requirements.
* Develops and implements outcome measures for quality improvement, cost and complication reduction, and the implementation of evidence-based practice.
* Incorporates the use of evidence-based practice and appreciative inquiry into program development and improvement activities.
* Actively listens to staff ideas and concerns, assesses others communication styles and adapts to them.
* Articulates and presents data, information, and ideas in a clear and concise manner.
* Communicates opinions and ideas in a nonthreatening and nonjudgmental manner to staff, peers, and others.
* Manages the complex interdepartmental and interdisciplinary relationships to assure collaboration and effective/efficient operations within Employee Health.
* Creates an environment that encourages diverse opinion, recognizes differences, and incorporates into process and services.
* Exhibits awareness of personal attitudes and beliefs, recognizing its effect on response to others.
* Creates a culture and systems for recognizing and rewarding staff.
* Serves on the Safety Committee and provides Employee Health presence on the Environment of Care Rounds.
* Provides oversight and direction to community hospital employee health nurses and makes complex decisions based on usual practices at a System Level.

Budget:

* Actively seeks opportunities to improve financial outcomes, engaging staff in the process.
* Establishes annual financial goals and actively uses benchmarking to high performing systems in similar area of expertise to set annual targets.
* Monitors and analyzes financial data and utilizes for decisions regarding FTE's, staffing and operational budget.
* Establishes an annual operating and capital budget, demonstrating fiscal responsibility through meeting budget targets.
* Creates business plan(s), justifying variances and analyzing cost benefit of programs.
* Articulates to staff the budget and the context within the organizational financials.
* Responsible for preparation of yearly budget, including submitting, implementing, and controlling personnel, expense, and capital budget for the department.
* Prepares and presents operational and financial reports/projects as required

Regulation:

* NMHS Policies/Procedures/Guidelines
* Remains Current on Regulatory standards to include: ADA, MSDH, OSHA, DNV, NHSN, and CDC

Job Knowledge:

* Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required; Master's Degree preferred
* Licensed by the Mississippi Board of Nursing
* 3 years of supervisory experience; required
* Must be able to demonstrate working knowledge of worker's compensation laws and applicable government regulation including ADA, NHSN reporting and OSHA
* Effective communication skills both in written and verbal presentation with a communication style that is open and foster trust, credibility and understanding.
* Demonstrated creativity and flexibility.
* Ability to operate in high-pressure situations.
* Effective organizational, planning and project management abilities.
* Ability to demonstrate a commitment to quality and excellence.
* Ability to function independently and deal with multiple, simultaneous projects. Self-starter with a willingness to try new ideas.
* Must possess the knowledge to evaluate jobs for modified duty capabilities, assessment of the workplace and make appropriate recommendations.
* Must have the ability to analyze work injury trends and suggest appropriate corrections.

At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to "continuously improve the health of the people of our region." Our vision is to "provide the best patient and family-centered care and health services in America." We believe that fulfilling our mission and vision calls us to embrace the best people that form incredible connections to our patients and families.

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