The Workers’ Compensation & Safety Manager is responsible for overseeing the company’s workers’ compensation program, employee safety initiatives, and regulatory compliance across all nursing home facilities. This role ensures a safe work environment, minimizes workplace injuries, manages claims efficiently, and implements safety programs that protect employees, residents, and the organization.

Join us with an attractive benefits offering:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K with matching funds
• Life Insurance
• Employee discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Reimbursement

Responsibilities:

Workers’ Compensation Management:

• Administer the workers’ compensation program, including claims intake, investigation, reporting, and follow-up.
• Coordinate with insurance carriers, claims adjusters, and legal counsel to manage claims efficiently and control costs.
• Monitor claims trends and implement strategies to reduce workplace injuries and claims frequency.

Safety Program Development & Oversight:

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive safety policies and procedures in compliance with OSHA, state regulations, and industry standards.
• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments across all facilities.
• Lead safety committees and collaborate with department leaders to reinforce a culture of safety.

Training & Education:

• Develop and deliver employee safety training, including infection control, lifting techniques, emergency preparedness, and equipment safety.
• Ensure staff are aware of safety policies and workers’ compensation procedures.

Regulatory Compliance & Reporting:

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local workplace safety and workers’ compensation regulations.
• Prepare and submit required reports, such as OSHA logs and state workers’ compensation filings.

Return-to-Work Programs:

• Develop and manage return-to-work programs for injured employees to facilitate safe, timely reintegration.

Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement:

• Analyze incident and claims data to identify trends, high-risk areas, and opportunities for improvement.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance safety and reduce claims.

Collaboration:

• Partner with HR, operations, and nursing leadership to ensure alignment of safety and workers’ compensation programs with organizational goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Risk Management, Human Resources, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in workers’ compensation administration and/or occupational safety, preferably in healthcare, long-term care, or nursing home settings.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, workers’ compensation laws, and best practices in workplace safety.
• Experience managing claims, safety programs, and return-to-work initiatives.
• Certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), or OSHA Training credentials is a plus.

Ciena Healthcare

We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in five states including Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, North Carolina, and Indiana.

We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. Join us, if you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way.