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Occupational Health Nurse

3 years years
$68K–$93.5K annually
10 Sept. 4, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Hybrid Education: Licensed Registered Nurse (BSN preferred) Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Overview

Position: Occupational Health Nurse
Req #: JR‑174546
Location: Baxter Facility, 4341 State Street Road, Skaneateles Falls, NY 13153, USA
Category: Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)
Date Posted: August 29, 2025


About Baxter

Founded in 1931, Baxter is committed to ensuring every individual has the opportunity to live a healthy life. Our guiding mission—to Save and Sustain Lives—unites us in a culture of courage, trust, collaboration, and accountability. jobs.baxter.combaxter.com


Role Purpose

As an Occupational Health Nurse (OHN), you will develop and implement a comprehensive occupational health program tailored to facility needs. Your efforts will contribute to enhancing productivity, reducing health-related costs, and ensuring employee well-being. Essential aspects of this role include immediate care, health surveillance, job placement, regulatory compliance, case management, and health promotion.


Key Responsibilities

  • Occupational Health Program
    Design and manage facility-level programs addressing workplace health risks and threats.

  • Emergency & Incident Response
    Coordinate medical emergency response; engage in root cause analysis to prevent recurrence of illnesses or injuries.

  • Health Surveillance
    Oversee programs like hearing conservation, audiometry, respiratory checks, and management of reproductive or chemical exposure.

  • Record Management & Compliance
    Establish and maintain confidential occupational health records. Fulfill reporting obligations (e.g., OSHA, Workers' Compensation).

  • Case Management
    Collaborate with healthcare professionals, HR, and insurance partners to facilitate efficient return-to-work and benefits utilization.

  • Health Promotion & Counseling
    Lead wellness initiatives for employees and families. Provide health-related guidance within the nursing scope.

  • Hazard Identification & Mitigation
    Partner with EHS teams to identify risks and implement prevention strategies.

  • Program Evaluation & Improvement
    Monitor program effectiveness and champion continuous improvement—all within budget.

  • External Physician Partnership
    Establish and maintain relationships with external occupational health physicians for supplemental support.

  • Drug-Testing Program Support
    Administer on-site drug testing and follow-up procedures.

  • Ergonomic Assessments
    Apply basic ergonomic principles to conduct assessments and support risk reduction for musculoskeletal symptoms.

  • Professional Development
    Pursue necessary certifications (e.g., pulmonary function testing, hearing testing); engage in continuing education.


Qualifications

Required:

  • Licensed Registered Nurse (BSN preferred)

  • Minimum 3 years clinical nursing experience

  • Eligibility to work for any U.S. employer (no visa sponsorship) IndeedTeal

Preferred / Willing to Obtain:

  • Occupational Health certification

  • OSHA 30‑Hour certification (or willing to obtain within 90 days of hire)

  • Industrial ergonomics training (or willing to obtain within 6 months)

  • ASP, CSP, or ergonomic-specific certification (or intent to obtain within 2 years) Teal


Compensation & Benefits

  • Base Salary: Estimated between $68,000 – $93,500/year, depending on experience, location, and market data. Discretionary bonuses may apply. IndeedTeal

Benefits offered (except in Puerto Rico):

  • Medical & dental coverage from Day 1

  • Life, accident, short-term & long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching

  • Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Educational assistance

  • Paid holidays; PTO ranging from 20 to 35 days depending on tenure

  • Family & medical leave; paid parental leave

  • Commuter benefits, employee discounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), childcare support jobs.baxter.comTeal


Workplace Culture & Commitments

  • Equal Opportunity Employer: Baxter prohibits discrimination and values diversity in all forms. jobs.baxter.com+1

  • Reasonable Accommodations: Committed to accommodating disabilities throughout the recruitment process. jobs.baxter.com

  • Recruitment Fraud Awareness: Baxter warns against scams posing as recruiters and encourages job seekers to verify legitimacy. jobs.baxter.combaxter.com


Summary Table

Section

Highlights

Title / Req #

Occupational Health Nurse / JR‑174546

Location

Skaneateles Falls, NY

Purpose

Develop & manage occupational health initiatives

Duties

Emergency response, surveillance, ergonomics, case mgmt, health promotion

Qualifications

RN license, 3+ years clinical experience; OH and ergonomics certifications preferred

Compensation

$68K–$93.5K annually; full suite of benefits

Culture

Inclusive, mission‑driven, supportive of accommodations