Occupational Health Nurse

Baxter International • Mountain Home, AR

97d • $68,000 - $93,000

About The Position

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

Requirements

• Registered nurse with current license to practice required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a clinical nurse setting.
• BSN preferred.
• OH Certification preferred.
• Critical thinking and decision making skills.
• Proficient in computer program use.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills.
• Certification in CPR/first aid.
• Physically able to respond in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Implements a facility-level occupational health program to meet employee health risks.
• Provides a system for the immediate care of employee and visitor injuries and illnesses, including coordinating a medical emergency response team.
• Actively participates in the root cause analysis process to understand those events.
• Implements appropriate job placement and health surveillance of employees.
• Maintains a documentation system for occupational health record keeping and confidentiality.
• Responsible for all required reporting (i.e., OSHA, Workers Compensation, etc.).
• Implements an effective case management program including coordination with other health care professionals, human resources, department managers, and insurance carrier representatives or third party administrators to facilitate timely return to work and appropriate utilization of benefits.
• Facilitates and coordinates a risk-based health promotion program to enhance employee and family wellbeing.
• Provides health-related counseling for employees within the scope of nursing knowledge and practice.
• Partners with other health and safety professionals to recognize health hazards and environmental risk factors in the workplace that may cause negative health impacts among employees.
• Actively participates in determining strategies to reduce those risks.
• Participates in the periodic evaluation of the facility occupational health program and takes measures to achieve continuous improvement.
• Stays within the OH budget.
• Establishes a relationship with an external physician to provide support as needed for the occupational health program.
• Responsible for the on-site drug-testing program, including follow-up with outcomes as appropriate.
• Uses basic ergonomic principles to perform simple office ergonomic assessments.
• Works with EHS to support risk reduction for employees experiencing potentially work-related musculoskeletal symptoms.
• Maintains professional continuing education and secures task-based certification as appropriate to practice (ex. pulmonary function, hearing testing).
• Facilitates compliance with applicable health and safety regulations.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage that start on day one.
• Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Educational assistance programs.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service.
• Family and medical leaves of absence.
• Paid parental leave.
• Commuting benefits.
• Employee Discount Program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Childcare benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree