Occupational Health Nurse

About the position

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare. Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work. Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives- where your purpose accelerates our mission.

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.
• Implements appropriate job placement and health surveillance of employees, including required hearing conservation program and audiometry, respiratory surveillance, and management of reproductive and chemical hazard exposures.
• 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.
• 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.
• Participates in the periodic evaluation of the facility occupational health program and takes measures to achieve continuous improvement.
• 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.
• Maintains professional continuing education and secures task-based certification as appropriate to practice.
• Facilitates compliance with applicable health and safety regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage starting 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 with options for employee contributions and company matching.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Educational assistance programs.
• Paid holidays and 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.