ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRY

Address:  

Occupational Health Units (OHU)
1831 West Jefferson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008

https://corrections.az.gov/

Salary: $102,600.00 

Grade: N2

Closing Date: 04/17/2025

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking to hire an experienced Occupational Health Administrator (OHA) to oversee the Occupational Health Units (OHU) located around all the prison complexes within the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR).

This position also, will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of comprehensive occupational health care to the ADCRR employees statewide to include the Employee Wellness Program , medical surveillance, communicable disease management, case management of industrial injuries, early return to work program, supplemental benefits program, and medical certification for Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) applicants.

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- Lead and oversee the Occupational Health Unit, ensuring the development and delivery of comprehensive occupational healthcare services for department employees
- Manage and coordinate medical surveillance, communicable disease control, case management of industrial injuries, early return-to-work programs, supplemental benefits, the ADOA Wellness Program, and FMLA medical certifications
- Develop and deliver specialized training in health education, workplace safety, and medical procedures
- Conduct and review quality assurance audits to ensure compliance with the Arizona Board of Nursing Scope of Practice, federal and state laws, and ADCRR policies and procedures related to occupational nursing
- Create and distribute health-related educational materials to promote employee wellness, disease prevention, and workplace safety
- Promote wellness programs and research additional programs that align with the needs of correctional staff, ensuring the implementation of initiatives that support physical and mental well-being
- Supervise and provide direction to subordinate Occupational Health Nurses, ensuring high-quality service and professional development
- Evaluate and refine work products, establishing and maintaining standards, procedures, and operational protocols
- Assess and provide recommendations regarding medical concerns of new applicants that may impact their ability to perform essential job functions
- Collaborate with leadership to develop and maintain medical standards aligned with the essential functions of correctional staff, securing approval from the agency Medical Manager
- Review and assess new applicant physicals for potential health concerns that could affect their performance as correctional officers
- Investigate and respond to workplace exposure incidents as needed, ensuring proper protocols are followed
- Maintain and analyze clinical treatment records and laboratory test results to support occupational health initiatives.
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare professionals, treatment teams, and training personnel to ensure consistency and continuity in medical services
- Refer employees to appropriate community health or rehabilitation resources when necessary
- Participate in the development and management of the annual budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources
- Monitor and maintain cost-effective inventory control for medical supplies and equipment
- Oversee procurement processes for medical materials and equipment, ensuring alignment with operational needs
- Represent the department by attending meetings, delivering presentations, and providing professional insights.
- Drive on state business as required to fulfill job responsibilities
- Perform additional duties as assigned, ensuring the Occupational Health Unit meets evolving needs and challenges

Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of nursing in public health environment
- Principles, practices and concepts of public health administration
- Public health programs and health care delivery systems
- Theories and practices of counseling, interviewing, consulting and research
- Concepts, emergency medical techniques
- Arizona Board of Nursing Scope of Nursing Practices and statutes
- HIPPA and FMLA regulations
- Fundamentals of management and supervision
- Techniques of staff development
- Motivation and team coordination
- Personal computers and software
- English including proper sentence structure, grammar and punctuation
- Budgetary and procurement processes

Skill in:
- Supervision of licensed and paraprofessional nursing staff
- Applying principles and procedures of nursing in a public health program
- Interpreting and enforcing Federal, State, local and agency laws, rules, regulation and procedures
- Applying the theories and practices of nursing education in a public health environment
- Interpersonal relationships
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Active listening
- Effective communication, verbal and written
- Time management
- Organization

Ability to:
- Adhere to and enforce Federal, State, local and agency laws, rules, regulations and procedures
- Work with and maintain confidential information
- Mentor/develop subordinate staff
- Ensure subordinate compliance with mandated rules/regulations

- Current valid license to practice as Registered Nurse in the State of Arizona

Current valid license to practice as Registered Nurse in the State of Arizona.

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation, a drug test, and a medical/physical examination.

In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:
- Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
- Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
- Exceptional retirement program
- Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
- An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP).

Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.