Health System Senior Director – Occupational Health Services (OHS and OSHA exp highly preferred!)

Job ID: 1145775_RR00106895

Facility: NYU Langone Health

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Shift: Day

Schedule: Monday to Friday x 5 days

Department: Nursing, NYU Langone HealthOccupational Health Svcs Admin (C1762)

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NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Health System Senior Director – Occupational Health Services (OHS and OSHA exp highly preferred!).

In this role, the successful candidate The Senior Director of Occupational Health Services for the Health System will have oversight of the Occupational Health and Safety departments across the NYULH system. Including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Long Island-Mineola and Long Island-Suffolk Campuses. This role includes setting strategy, setting department productivity, and compliance with health system and regulatory requirements. The Senior Director reports to the Vice President for Professional Services at NYU Langone Hospitals.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Performs other duties as required
  • Provides direct supervision of the OHS operational Directors of the NYU Langone Health campuses. 
  • Conducts ongoing reviews of the current staffing structures and makes recommendations as needed to improve departmental performance/efficiency on each campus in collaboration with the Chief Hospital Epidemiologist and the Medical Director for OHS. 
  • Collaborates with the Medical Director for OHS to supervise professional and administrative staff at the  Manhattan, Brooklyn, Long Island-Mineola and Long Island-Suffolk Campuses. 
  • Reviews the performance of supervised staff routinely and ensures they meet health system requirements consistent with their title and responsibilities.
  • Develops and manages fiscal planning and ensures that budgets are overseen according to budgetary guidelines from Finance. 
  • Monitors fiscal performance against approved budgets and justifies variances. 
  • Prepares detailed financial analyses of new projects and business opportunities to promote integration  of OHS operations across the NYU Langone Health System
  • Provides leadership and oversight for clinical information system development, deployment and optimization, including coordination of ongoing reviews and enhancements to OHS documentation workflows and reporting in the electronic health record. Serves as a liaison to MCIT leadership and health system operations leadership to facilitate and maximize use of electronic health record systems for OHS.
  • Collaborates with Human Resources and Medical Staff Services at all sites to ensure the OHS requirements for individuals in the pre-hire and annual health assessment process are completed efficiently and meet health system and/or regulatory requirements In collaboration with the OHS Medical Director and Chief Hospital Epidemiologist, ensures NYUL Health Systems OHS policies and protocols are consistent with current occupational medicine practice and regulatory requirements
  • In collaboration with the OHS Medical Director and Chief Hospital Epidemiologist, NYUL Health Systems ensures OHS policies and protocols are consistent with current occupational medicine practice and regulatory requirements
  • In collaboration with the OHS Medical Director and Chief Hospital Epidemiologist, develops new health programs and initiatives to ensure continued workplace safety and monitoring based on industry and clinical best practices in the areas of workers compensation, transitional work programs, and prevention programs. 
  • Collaborates with Human Resources on potential new wellness initiatives.
  • Serves as the NYU Langone Health subject matter expert for OHS guidelines and requirements issued by the NYS Department of Health, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, OSHA,       CDC, Joint Commission and other governmental and regulatory agencies.
  • Creates project teams or groups to address quality and performance issues facing the service.
  • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Masters Degree of Science in Nursing (MSN) or an equivalent degree preferred with current licensure by New York State as a Registered Nurse. At least 5 years of leadership experience in Occupational Health or equivalent field. Possess outstanding interpersonal and communications skills, professional demeanor and demonstrated ability to coordinate patient care and educate patients, family and staff.

Required Licenses: Registered Nurse License-NYS

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you’ll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it’s developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

View NYU Langone Health’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy, Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $166,246.32 – $277,077.22 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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Salaries shown on independent jobs related websites reflect market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from NYU Langone. We invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

About NYU Langone Health

Be Where Everyone Is Dedicated to Exceptional Care

NYU Langone is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic health system with Magnet®-recognized status by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Our trifold mission to care, teach, and discover is achieved daily through NYU Langone’s inclusive culture devoted to excellence across the organization. Here, you can advance your career supported by exceptionally talented faculty and staff in an environment where everyone works together to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

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Our Hiring Process

Joining Our Team

Get ready to start your career journey at NYU Langone, where cutting-edge research meets compassionate care, and discover how you can contribute to shaping the future of medicine.

Step 1

Apply Online

The NYU Langone hiring process begins with you applying through our online portal. Be sure to update and upload your resume. Shortly after you submit your application, you will receive an email confirmation. Ten days after applying you will receive a talent assessment to be completed.

Step 2

Schedule Interviews

If selected to continue the interview process, HR will reach out via phone or email first. Then, depending on your position, they will schedule an interview with unit managers or team members. You are encouraged to dress professionally for all interviews.

Step 3

Receive Offer

If you successfully complete the interview process and are identified as a finalist for the position, we will require that you complete a professional reference process. After evaluating the completed references, a decision will be made on who will receive a preliminary offer. If you receive a preliminary offer, HR will start the onboarding process with an agreed-upon tentative start date.

Step 4

Training & Orientation

You will be contacted by an onboarding specialist who will work with you on your pre-boarding requirements. Once fully cleared, we will ask you to complete compliance orientation regulatory training. On your first day, you will attend an online required orientation to acclimate to the health system and report to your new department based on instructions provided by your hiring manager.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We offer different employment options to fit every schedule and talent area of interest. These options include full time, part time, per diem, internship, and temporary.
We are growing rapidly and are always looking for exceptional people to join our organization. New positions are posted to our careers site daily.
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All applications should be submitted by clicking the “Apply for This Position” button on any job listing.
To search and apply for our available temporary opportunities, use the Job Search function, which is accessible on the home page and other careers site pages. NYU Langone has various temporary opportunities, including our In-House Temporary Staffing Program. The Program is designed to place highly skilled individuals in temporary assignments throughout NYU Langone to help our departments meet their commitment to quality patient care, research, and operations. These individuals are temporary employees within NYU Langone and adhere to all NYU Langone policies and guidelines.
Paid internship opportunities can be found on our careers site by searching via the Job Search function. Unpaid internships are organized by department. You can explore our departments at NYU Langone to find an internship opportunity that suits your educational endeavors. Additionally, please visit the internship page to learn more about our internship opportunities.
Yes, an email address is required to complete the online application. You must have an active email account, as you will receive email notifications once your application has been received.
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Current employees can check application status on the Steps for Success Career Portal .