Employee Health Nurse Manager, UT Health Austin

Job Posting Title:

Employee Health Nurse Manager, UT Health Austin

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Hiring Department:

Dell Medical School

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Purpose

The Employee Health Nurse Manager will oversee and manage the employee health program within UT Health Austin, Dell Medical School. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring programs that promote employee health and wellness, minimize occupational risks, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Program Management and Development: Develop, implement, and evaluate employee health and wellness programs, including immunization, health screenings, and disease prevention initiatives.

• Occupational Health and Safety: Conduct risk assessments to identify potential hazards and work-related health issues, implementing preventive measures where necessary. Will participate in Safety Committee meetings.

• Clinical Services: Provide or coordinate clinical care for employee health-related issues, such as first aid for workplace injuries, screenings, vaccinations, and post-exposure follow-up. Oversee the annual influenza vaccination program and other required immunizations for healthcare employees.

• Data Management and Reporting: Maintain accurate and confidential employee health records, ensuring timely documentation of services provided. Analyze and reports on occupational health metrics, trends in employee health, compliance and program outcomes.

• Staff Supervision and Training: Manage and supervise the employee health team, including any nurses, coordinators and assistants; providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development.

Required Qualifications

An active Texas or compact state RN license. Active BLS certification. A minimum of five years of nursing experience, with at least two in occupational health or employee wellness. Strong leadership and organizational skills; knowledge of occupational health principles and practices.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN). Experience in acting within a nursing supervisor capacity (i.e. Supervisor, Charge or Manager). Certification in Occupational Health Nursing (COHN) or other relevant certification preferred.

Salary Range

$115,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions

• May work around biohazards

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

• Use of manual dexterity

​Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the las