Employee Health Nurse (Night Shift)

Baxter; Marion (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off 20–35 days

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Baxter International is seeking an experienced Occupational Health Nurse to safeguard and promote employee health, safety, and wellbeing at our Marion, NC site. You will partner with HR, EHS, and leadership to ensure compliant, proactive health programs and resilient business operations.

The role emphasizes clinical practice, case management, wellness initiatives, and continuous improvement in a safety-focused culture. Night shift requires coordination of care and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• RN licensed in North Carolina.
• Minimum 3 years clinical nursing experience.
• BSN preferred.
• OH certification preferred.
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Proficient with computers and common software.
• Clear communication skills (verbal & written).
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Ability to respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and administer the site’s occupational health program.
• Provide immediate care for injuries and illnesses and coordinate emergency response.
• Manage health surveillance programs (hearing, respiratory, exposure).
• Maintain confidential records and regulatory reporting (OSHA, workers’ comp).
• Coordinate case management with healthcare providers, HR, managers, and insurers.
• Deliver health counseling and wellness initiatives.
• Collaborate with EHS to identify hazards and reduce risk.
• Support on-site drug testing programs and follow-up activities.
• Conduct ergonomic assessments with EHS for injury prevention.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
• Build relationships with external occupational health physicians and providers.
• Maintain required certifications and continuing education.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

CPR/First aid

Computer skills

English proficiency

Education

NC RN license

BSN preferred

OH Certification preferred

Job description

This is whereyour 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.

What you'll be doing

Shift: Night Shift (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM), working a rotating 2-2-3 schedule

• 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.

What you'll bring

• Registered nurse with current North Carolina license to practice required
• Minimum 3 years 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
• Understand verbal and written safety and quality instructions and read and comprehend written work instructions including words and drawings.
• Must have basic English written and oral communication skills adequate to communicate with other team members.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally.

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