Manager Occupational Health

Manager Occupational Health—lead a high-impact occupational and employee wellness program in central Connecticut, elevate safety culture, and shape outcomes in a role designed for growth, innovation, and purpose

The Manager Occupational Health will thrive at a forward-thinking hospital featuring a mission-driven, patient-first culture with measurable outcomes, a strong reputation for clinical excellence and safety, modern data analytics, robust infection prevention, and recent PR momentum that highlights innovation, trust, and community support; as a Manager Occupational Health, expect access to cutting-edge tools (AI-enabled analytics, remote monitoring, and optimized EHR workflows), a Magnet-style professional practice environment, shared governance, and leadership that listens through regular town halls and frontline-driven process improvement.

The Nurse Manager Employee Health will oversee a comprehensive Employee Health program integrated with occupational medicine, wellness, and safety services across a 150+ bed acute care hospital, functioning in a magnet designated hospital that has been awarded for patient safety and quality patient outcomes; as an Occupational Health Nurse Manager, scope spans pre-employment screening, immunizations and surveillance, TB/respiratory programs and fit testing, exposure management, ergonomic initiatives, return-to-work coordination, workers’ compensation navigation, vaccination campaigns, and data-driven dashboards that track compliance, timeliness, and employee experience.

Reporting to a human resources and quality-focused executive, the Manager Occupational Health partners closely with Infection Prevention, Risk, Safety, HRIS, and Legal to align with OSHA and state regulatory standards while the Nurse Manager Employee Health leads friendly nurses and a diverse healthcare professional team that includes MAs, coordinators, advanced practice support, and occupational medicine providers; responsibilities for the Occupational Health Nurse Manager include annual program strategy, budget stewardship, vendor and lab relations, policy development, incident response, ADA/LOA interfaces, trend analysis, education in Just Culture and safe work practices, and continued optimization of clinical decision support and order sets that streamline care.

Central Connecticut offers the Manager Occupational Health a balanced lifestyle with four-season outdoor recreation, scenic trails, rivers, and parks, plus vibrant arts, concerts, and regional attractions; the Nurse Manager Employee Health will enjoy a dynamic job market with healthcare, biotech, and tech-adjacent growth, a range of housing options from historic neighborhoods to modern apartments, commuter-friendly access via I-84/I-91, rail, and nearby airports, strong public and private schools, proximity to top universities, excellent healthcare access, family-friendly amenities, and a community known for inclusivity, safety, clean services, festivals, farmers markets, and a celebrated food scene from cozy cafés to acclaimed dining; the Occupational Health Nurse Manager can count on reasonable commutes, walkable town centers, bike paths, dependable digital infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and quick escapes to the shoreline, mountains, and New England’s charming weekend destinations .

This Manager Occupational Health opportunity features competitive compensation aligned to market benchmarks and a full suite of health and retirement benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings with employer contributions, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, paid certifications and CEUs, wellness resources, and recognition incentives; to discover how the Nurse Manager Employee Health role can accelerate your leadership journey, connect with a Clinical Management Consultants recruiter today for a confidential conversation and next steps.