Baxter International Inc. develops, manufactures and markets products that save and sustain the lives of people with hemophilia, immune disorders, infectious diseases, kidney disease, trauma, and other chronic and acute medical conditions. As a global, diversified healthcare company, Baxter applies a unique combination of expertise in medical devices, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology to create products that advance patient care worldwide.
- Responsible for administering health management programs such as Worker's Compensation, Disability and Wellness programs on 2nd/3rd Shift.
- Provides nursing service and first aid to employees or persons who become ill or injured on premises.
- Hours worked will be split between 2nd and 3rd shifts.
- Conduct health surveillance exams for 2nd/3rd Shift. Responsible for tracking lab results, trending, charting, and filing.
- Assists in monitoring employee exposure to hazardous chemicals and undertakes statutory and non-statutory health surveillance.
- Responsible for care of all work-related injuries/illnesses on 2nd and 3rd shift including attending workers compensation appointments, documenting incident reports, initiating accident investigation with responsible party and tracking progress of open corrective actions.
- Case Management for workers compensation cases on 2nd and 3rd shift, including treatment authorization, setting up appointments, tracking attendance to W/C appointments, consulting with physicians, and communication with W/C insurance.
- Assist in return to work strategies following serious injury or a period of prolonged ill-health
- Develops employee programs such as health education, accident prevention, alcohol abuse counseling, curtailment of smoking and weight control regimens. Also works with environmental manager to recognize environmental factors and/or stress in the workplace that may cause sickness, impaired health or discomfort among employees.
- Responsible for on-site drug testing, including follow-up with outcomes.
- Conduct ergonomic evaluations on 2nd and 3rd shift.
- Collaborate with EHS on a regular basis for non-OH related issues.
Work Schedule
Monday: 4:30PM-5:00AM
Tuesday: 4:30PM-5:00AM
Thursday: 4:30PM-5:00AM
- Knowledge of all federal regulations regarding OSHA, Workers Compensation, company disability plans.
- Ability to develop and communicate health programs.
- Must be a registered nurse.
- 3-5 years experience in Occupational Health Services preferred.
- Must be willing to work the following days/hours
Monday: 4:30PM-5:00AM
Tuesday: 4:30PM-5:00AM
Thursday: 4:30PM-5AM
Baxter provides its employees with comprehensive compensation and benefits.To view other opportunities at Baxter and to learn more about the company, please visit our Web site at http://www.baxter.com/about_baxter/careers . EOE M/F/D/V.
