Occupational Health Lead

Alcon; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in eye care is hiring an Occupational Health Lead for their Irvine, California site. The role entails providing nursing services and first aid to employees, maintaining clinical standards, and coordinating treatments. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience, along with at least 2 years of relevant experience and 1 year of leadership. Preferred qualifications include a nursing degree and Occupational Health certification. This position promotes a collaborative team environment with no travel or relocation assistance provided.

Qualifications

• Fluency in reading, writing, and understanding English is required.
• At least 2 years relevant work experience is mandatory.
• One year of proven leadership experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services and first aid to employees.
• Coordinate or prescribe treatments and medications.
• Maintain appropriate clinical standards and respect personal values.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical problem solving

Customer service appreciation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Nursing degree or related field preferred

Job description

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you'll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We are currently hiring an Occupational Health Lead for our sunny Irvine, California site. We are looking for dynamic, inspiring, inclusive team members who collaborate with others, knowing that diverse talent, skills, and perspectives lead to better outcomes. Alcon manufacturing is a fast‑paced, high‑energy environment so naturally, someone who is a relationship builder, an excellent analytical problem solver, intuitive to business needs, and someone who can optimally communicate in exciting situations creating win‑win scenarios would be a great fit. Above all, we are searching for someone with a passion for customer service and helping Alcon in our mission to help everyone see brilliantly!

A Day in the Life

As an Occupational Health Lead, you are responsible for unleashing the full potential of our people and culture while simultaneously achieving timely and cost‑effective manufacturing of high‑quality medical devices. The Occupational Health Lead provides nursing services and first aid to employees or persons who become ill or injured at work facilities and industrial plants.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain appropriate clinical standards. Follow the guidelines established by the Company policy and procedure manuals.
• Ensure that all aspects of care have respect for personal values and beliefs and are focused on the individual needs of each patient.
• Elicit and review information about the patient’s medical history.
• Order or execute various tests, analyses, results, reports, and diagnostic images to deliver information on a patient’s condition promptly to determine appropriate treatment and follow up.
• Coordinate or prescribe treatments and medications appropriate for the patient’s condition.
• Promote health by educational instruction as well as advising patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for the prevention of disease.
• All entries into the medical record whether electronic or on paper will be legible, complete, dated, timed, and signed with appropriate credentials.
• Participate in department quality improvement activities, staff educational programs, attend departmental meetings, and demonstrate and maintain clinical competency in the delivery of patient care services by Company guidelines.
• Participate in Peer Review and Chart Audit processes as designated by the Medical Director.
• Maintain collaboration with the physician to deal with issues outside of their scope of practice.
• Other duties as needed.

What You’ll Bring to Alcon

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs.; associate +6 yrs.; M.S. +0 yrs.).
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
• 2 years of relevant experience.
• 1 year of proven leadership.
• Work hours: M‑F 8 am – 5 pm.
• Travel requirements: None.
• Relocation assistance: No.
• Sponsorship available: No.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills / Experience

• Nursing degree or related field preferred.
• Experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Current active state Registered Nursing license: State Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License in good standing or the ability to quickly obtain this license is required.
• Board certified for advanced practice.
• Occupational Health certification preferred.