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

Zvh; United States; On-site; USD 68,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Baxter is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse to protect and promote employee health and safety. You will partner with HR, EHS, and leadership to ensure regulatory compliance while supporting business continuity and wellbeing.

The role involves leading health programs, responding to injuries, and coordinating surveillance activities on a rotating night shift. A BSN and COHN/COHN-S certification are required, with at least 3 years of clinical nursing experience.

Qualifications

• RN with current North Carolina nursing license.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical nursing experience.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Strong critical thinking, clinical judgment and decision-making.

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.
• Manage occupational health surveillance programs (hearing conservation, respiratory monitoring, exposure management).
• Maintain confidential health records and ensure OSHA/compliance reporting.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical judgment

Decision making

Verbal and written communication

Computer proficiency

Education

BSN

COHN/COHN-S

Job description

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.

What you’ll 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.

Compensation

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 upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors.

Benefits

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.

Eligibility

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.

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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