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

Baxter Healthcare; Marion (NC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) with match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Baxter Healthcare in Marion, NC seeks an experienced Occupational Health Nurse to lead the site health program and ensure regulatory compliance. You will deliver care, manage surveillance programs, and support wellness initiatives for a safety‑minded workforce.

The role requires an NC RN license, BSN, COHN/COHN-S or equivalent, and 3+ years in occupational health. You will engage with HR, EHS, and management to reduce risks and protect employee health.

Qualifications

• RN licensed in North Carolina.
• Minimum of 3 years clinical nursing experience.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with electronic documentation systems.
• Able to respond to workplace medical emergencies.
• BSN degree required.
• Occupational Health Nursing certification preferred.
• Experience with workers' compensation and return‑to‑work programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and administer the site's occupational health program.
• Provide immediate care for workplace injuries and illnesses.
• Manage health surveillance programs (hearing, respiratory, exposure).
• Maintain confidential health records and regulatory reporting.
• Coordinate case management for timely return-to-work.
• Deliver health counseling and wellness initiatives.
• Collaborate with EHS to reduce health hazards.
• Support on-site drug testing and related activities.
• Conduct ergonomic assessments with EHS.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and drive improvements.
• Build relationships with external occupational health providers.

Skills

RN license NC

3+ years clinical nursing

CPR/First Aid

Critical thinking

Verbal & written communication

Electronic documentation

Emergency response

BSN

COHN/COHN-S

Occupational health experience

Workers' Compensation experience

Education

BSN

Occupational Health Nursing certification (COHN/COHN-S)

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 (RN) with a current North Carolina nursing license.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Strong critical thinking, clinical judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer systems and electronic documentation.
• Ability to respond to workplace medical emergencies.
• Ability to understand and follow safety, quality, and work instruction requirements.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Occupational Health Nursing certification (COHN/COHN-S or equivalent).
• Previous occupational health, employee health, or industrial nursing experience.
• Experience managing Workers' Compensation, case management, and return-to-work programs.
• Experience with health surveillance programs and regulatory compliance in a manufacturing environment.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $68,000 - $93,500 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors.For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

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.For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

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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