Jobs · Healthcare · North Carolina

Occupational Health Nurse (Night Shift 7pm-7am)

Baxter International Inc. · Marion, NC · 3 wk ago
Healthcare$68k–$94k/yrFull-time

About the role

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. Your role at Baxter As an Occupational Health Nurse, you will play a critical role in protecting and promoting the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees. Acting as a trusted partner to employees, leaders, Human Resources, and Environmental Health & Safety teams, you will help create a safe workplace while supporting employee health, regulatory compliance, and business continuity. This is where your clinical expertise directly impacts employee wellbeing, supports a culture of safety, and helps employees remain healthy, productive, and engaged throughout their careers at Baxter. In this role, you will lead and administer the site's occupational health program, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while providing care, case management, health surveillance, and wellness initiatives. Success is measured through proactive risk reduction, effective injury and illness management, regulatory compliance, and positive employee health outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and administer the facility's occupational health program to address workplace health risks and support employee wellbeing.
  • Provide immediate care and assessment for workplace injuries and illnesses, including coordinating emergency medical response efforts.
  • Manage occupational health surveillance programs, including hearing conservation, respiratory monitoring, and exposure management.
  • Maintain confidential occupational health records and ensure compliance with OSHA, Workers' Compensation, and other regulatory reporting requirements.
  • Coordinate case management activities, partnering with healthcare providers, Human Resources, managers, and insurance representatives to support timely return-to-work outcomes.
  • Deliver health-related counseling, education, and wellness initiatives that promote employee and family wellbeing.
  • Collaborate with Environmental Health & Safety teams to identify workplace health hazards and implement risk reduction strategies.
  • Support on-site drug testing programs and follow-up activities as appropriate.
  • Conduct basic ergonomic assessments and partner with EHS to reduce musculoskeletal injury risks.
  • Evaluate occupational health program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Build and maintain relationships with external occupational health physicians and providers.
  • Maintain required certifications and continuing education to support occupational health practice.
  • Support compliance with company quality standards, SOPs, cGMP requirements, and 6S workplace practices.

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