Head Nurse - Occupational Health directs nursing service activities for occupational health services. Develops and conducts training programs to promote employee safety in the workplace. Being a Head Nurse - Occupational Health conducts regular inspections of facilities and equipment to identify any health or safety hazards. Maintains records, investigates accidents and injuries, prepares appropriate reports for OSHA, and ensures compliance with all occupational health, safety, and environmental rules and regulations. Additionally, Head Nurse - Occupational Health coordinates the procurement, review, and project management of contracts and service agreements with outside vendors. Requires a bachelor's degree in nursing. Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to a director. The Head Nurse - Occupational Health manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Head Nurse - Occupational Health typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
VNSW has been a reputable organization known throughout Westchester and our surrounding counties for over 120 years. Join our team with a proud past and a bright future of success that includes you.
Job Responsibilities Include:
Evaluates the patient’s ability to function in the home and determines the need for therapeutic interventions, appliances and or modifications of the environment.
Develops a therapeutic plan of treatment and appropriate goals in collaboration with the patient, family, physician and other health team members.
Provides direct care to treat disabilities and injuries through the use of accepted occupational therapy modalities.
Identifies and reports significant clinical information to the physician, Clinical Manager and Case Manager in coordinating services.
Documents all clinical evaluations, treatments and patient’s responses to therapy interventions. Instructs and supervises the patient and caregivers in the home exercise program and other aspects of patient care as appropriate and documents their response to instruction.
Systematically plans for discharge in collaboration with the patient, family, physician, Clinical Manager and interdisciplinary team.
Qualifications:
1. NYS Professional License and current registration to practice as an occupational therapist.
2. Graduate of an Occupational Therapy program approved by the New York Board for Occupational Therapy or AOTA.
3. One (1) year of full-time experience in direct provision of occupational therapy services.
4. Home care experience preferred.
6. Valid driver’s license.
Must maintain CEU requirements
We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,800.00 per year
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Work Location: Hybrid remote in White Plains, NY 10605
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