Providence is calling for Injury Prevention and Ergonomics Analyst - Hybrid Under the direction of the IP&E Manager, the IP&E Specialist manages programs for injury prevention, reduction and promotion of health at a regional level. The position will provide project management to new and existing programs in cooperation with the IP&E Manager to decrease caregiver harm through engineering, administrative, and work practice controls.
The position will collaborate with IP&E Managers, IP&E Senior Analysts, Supervisors, Coordinators, Caregiver Health, Workers' Compensation and Return to Work, and local leadership to provide efficient and cost effective inter and intra facility services and training for ergonomics, safe patient handling, and other injury reduction services. The position will also support safety compliance with legislation (where applicable) and regulatory bodies (example: Occupational Safety & Health Administration and The Joint Commission).
The position will promote integration of services within a culture of safety, wellness, and injury prevention, demonstrating principles of a highly reliable organization, including pay attention to detail, communicate clearly, have a questioning attitude, operate as a team and speak up for safety. Will also perform basic data analysis to help identify injury trends, prioritize areas for risk reduction, develop risk reduction strategies and work with appropriate leaders to implement interventions.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Human Resources and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Required
Within 2 years of hire Certification in ergonomics or safe patient handling. 3 years work experience related to ergonomics, injury prevention and safety or healthcare setting (i.e. RN, PT, OT, exercise physiologist).
Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare related field (RN, OT, PT, ATC, industrial hygiene, Occupational Health and Safety, Kinesiology). Coursework/Training: Ergonomic related training (i.e. CPE, CEAS, CIE, CAE, CHSEP, Human Factors Engineering, & SPHM).
Coursework/Training: Project Management related training (i.e. Lean, Continuous Improvement). Upon hire: Physical Therapist License (LPT).
Upon hire: Occupational Therapist License (OT). Upon hire: Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association. 2 years work experience related to project management. 1 year work experience related to caregiver injury prevention or workers' compensation. 1 year Acute health care experience.
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Full time · Day shift · 40 hours per week