Occ Health Nurse

7111-Synthes GmbH Legal Entity; Zuchwil; Hybrid; CHF 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

DePuy Synthes is hiring an Occupational Health Nurse to deliver on‑site OH services in Switzerland and provide regional support. You will manage clinical care, health surveillance, and case management while ensuring privacy and regulatory compliance.

The role collaborates with EHS, HR, and business Leaders to promote employee health and business continuity in a regulated manufacturing environment. German language is required, English preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Nursing diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (required).
• German language proficiency required; English preferred.

Aufgaben

• Provide occupational health nursing services, including assessment and first‑line clinical care.
• Manage health surveillance programs and compliance with OH regulations.
• Coordinate with EHS, HR and vendors to ensure service quality and cost effectiveness.
• Maintain confidential employee medical records in compliance with privacy laws.

Kenntnisse

German language

English proficiency

Communication skills

Clinical nursing

Vendor management

Ausbildung

Nursing degree

Tools

EMR systems

HIPAA/compliance

Jobbeschreibung

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions are personal.Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.Learn more at jnj.com. As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function: Human Resources. Job Sub Function: Health Services. Job Category: Professional. All Job Posting Locations: Zuchwil, Switzerland.

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Occupational Health Nurse, located in Zug, Switzerland. The Occupational Health (OH) Nurse supports the health, safety, and well-being of employees by delivering on‑site occupational health services for DePuy Synthes in Switzerland and provide regional support as needed. This role provides clinical care, health surveillance, and case management while ensuring compliance with occupational health regulations and company standards. The position plays a vital role in maintaining a safe work environment, supporting employee well-being, and enabling business continuity in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide occupational health nursing services, including assessment, triage, and first‑line clinical care for employee health concerns.
• Support management of occupational health vendor relationships and healthcare providers to ensure service quality and cost effectiveness.
• Manage work‑related injury and illness cases, including treatment coordination, documentation, and return‑to‑work support.
• Support health surveillance programs, medical monitoring, psychosocial risk assessments, and compliance with occupational health requirements.
• Maintain accurate, confidential employee medical records in accordance with privacy regulations and company policies.
• Partner with EHS, FM (E&PS), HR, and business leaders to identify, assess and mitigate workplace health risks.
• Deliver employee education on occupational health, safety, and wellness topics.
• Participate in incident investigations and recommend preventive or corrective actions related to employee health.
• Promote DePuy Synthes and Johnson & Johnson Credo values in all employee and clinical interactions.

Qualifications

• Education: Nursing diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (required)
• Additional training in Occupational Health, Public Health, or a related discipline (preferred)
• Experience and Skills: Required: Typically 4-6 years of experience in occupational health, employee health, or clinical nursing roles
• Valid nursing license/registration in Switzerland
• Knowledge of occupational health regulations, clinical best practices, and employee health programs
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and case and vendor management skills
• Ability to manage sensitive medical information with discretion and confidentiality
• Effective communication skills to work with employees, leaders, and cross‑functional partners
• Experience and Skills: Preferred: Experience supporting occupational health in manufacturing or regulated environments.
• Experience collaborating with HR, EHS, FM (E&PS), and business leaders.
• Experience in healthcare, medical device, or life sciences industries.
• Exposure managing external occupational health vendors.
• Exposure to wellness or preventive health initiatives.
• Familiarity with workplace health surveillance, ergonomics, and injury prevention.
• Languages: German required; English proficiency preferred
• Travel: Minimal travel expected (up to 5%, within Switzerland)
• Certifications: Occupational Health Nurse certification or equivalent (preferred)

#LI-Hybrid Required Skills: Preferred Skills

• Administrative Support
• Business Behavior
• Communication
• Document Management
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
• Healthcare EDI
• Healthcare Management
• Health Care Regulation
• Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA)
• HR Strategic Management
• Issue Escalation
• Medical Billing
• Organizing
• Problem Solving
• Service Excellence
• Service Models
• Talent Management

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions are personal.Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.