Regional Director of Colleague Health

Description

Shape the Future of Colleague Health & Safety Across Mercy One. At Mercy One, we are committed to creating an environment where every colleague feels safe, supported, and empowered in their work. The Regional Director, Colleague Health plays a critical leadership role in advancing our mission by guiding systemwide strategies that protect and promote the health and safety of our people.

Full time

Day Shift

• Lead the design, execution, and continual improvement of colleague health and safety initiatives across Mercy One.
• Identify emerging safety risks and implement proactive prevention and mitigation strategies.
• Oversee systemwide colleague safety operations, including program administration, compliance, investigations, and reporting.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to ministry and facility leaders, supporting best practices and performance improvements.
• Standardize employee health processes, including new colleague onboarding and annual health requirements.
• Conduct and oversee high-quality event investigations such as RCAs, ACAs, and learning-from-defect reviews.
• Analyze data and trends to develop evidence-based risk-reduction initiatives.
• Partner with Trinity Health leaders to support the Colleague Engagement & Safety Survey and improvement action plans.
• Act as the primary liaison to Trinity Health Insurance and Risk Management Services for potential and actual claims.
• Oversee Workers’ Compensation management and occupational/environmental safety operations.
• Lead cross-functional improvement initiatives to reduce injuries and advance Mercy One’s culture of safety.
• Educate leaders, physicians, and colleagues on health and safety practices, policies, and shared learning.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, state/federal regulations, Joint Commission, CMS, and other accrediting agencies.
• Collaborate with Legal and Risk Management teams on investigations and claims-related matters.
• Maintain required documentation with confidentiality and regulatory accuracy.
• Model professionalism and support organizational integrity in all aspects of work.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) required; CHSP or similar certification preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience in colleague safety, risk management, workers’ compensation, or occupational/environmental safety or 5+ years of progressive clinical leadership in complex healthcare settings.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Analytical skills with experience identifying safety risks and implementing sustainable solutions.
• Familiarity with improvement and safety tools such as FMEA, RCA, ACA, and Learning From Defects.
• Ability to lead change, influence culture, and collaborate across diverse teams.
• Knowledge of OSHA and regulatory/accrediting agencies preferred.
• Understanding of claims processes and reduction strategies desirable.
• Ability to travel across multiple sites.

At Mercy One, you’ll be part of a mission‑driven organization focused on improving the health and well‑being of our colleagues, patients, and communities. In this role, you will:

• Drive meaningful, systemwide impact.
• Partner with leaders committed to safety excellence.
• Shape a culture where colleagues feel valued, protected, and empowered.

If you’re a strategic, collaborative, and passionate leader ready to elevate colleague health and safety across a dynamic health system, we’d love to connect.

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person‑centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.