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Title:  Occupational Health Nurse - Manufacturing (Full-Time/onsite)

Description: 

About Us:

As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates’ mission is to bring Better Health. Within Reach. Every Day.® for millions of patients around the world.  We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 750 high-quality generic, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products that hospitals, physicians and pharmacists need to treat their patients across North America, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe.  Through our 32 manufacturing plants, eight R&D centers, and 8,500+ employees worldwide, we are always hard at work creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to the people who need them.

 

Overview:

Provides for and delivers health and safety services to company employees. Job functions focus on promotion and restoration of health, prevention of illness and injury, and protection from occupational hazards.


Responsibilities:

  • Provides primary nursing care, emergency services and management of occupational and non-occupational illnesses and injuries; provides follow-up care and makes appropriate referrals as necessary; requires experience and skill in the following: audiometric testing, use of automatic external defibrillator (AED), physical assessment, and emergency care.
  • Conducts health hazard assessments, drug and alcohol testing, new hire exams, surveillance programs, and  periodic exams for employee groups and workplace according to regulatory and company policy/procedure. Requires experience and skill in and audiometric testing and phlebotomy.
  • Utilizes and maintains updated, accurate, complete, and confidential record keeping system (e.g. employee medical files/records) according to regulatory requirements (FMLA/ADA/OSHA) and company policies/procedures.
  • Responsible assisting with various wellness programs throughout the year for company employees which focus on health promotion and disease prevention; requires interaction with vendors and non-profit organizations; communicates employee attendance and response rate.
  • Case management of occupational injuries and illnesses; instructs and directs employees to appropriate health care providers as necessary; initiates and submits necessary company paperwork/forms, enters appropriate information into departmental and company databases.
  • Pre-placement exams are scheduled through Talent Acquisition; Surveillance exams are scheduled on an annual basis; work is performed both on an emergency and time available basis and determined case-by-case; some programs are determined by vendor availability and schedule/ time- permitting.
  • Attends professional conferences/meetings and re-certification programs (e.g. AED/CPR/Audiometric, etc…) as needed.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Science and (1) years of experience in an Occupational Health setting or Associates Degree in Nursing or Licensed Practical Nurse and three (3) years of experience in a an Occupational Health setting.

  • Active nursing license in the State is required (RN or LPN)

  • Knowledge of Ohio Worker's Compensation process and OSHA Regulations as they apply to the occupational health setting

  • Certification or experience in Occupational Health Nursing, emergency room or hospital.

  • Preferred Certifications: CPR/First aid

 

What We Offer*:

  • Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential
  • Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre-tax contribution rate of 3% of eligible pay.  Hikma will match 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay that you contribute
  • A generous paid time off (PTO) bank starting with 20 days (prorated based on hire date).  Additional days granted upon reaching work milestone anniversaries
  • 3 personal days (prorated based on hire date)
  • 11 company paid holidays
  • Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits
  • Employee discount program
  • Wellbeing rewards program
  • Safety and Quality is a top organizational priority
  • Career advancement and growth opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid maternity and parental leave

 

*Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and depend on the job classification, role, and length of employment.  Benefits are subject to change as well as specific plan or program terms.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

 

 

Location: 

Columbus, OH, US, 43228


Nearest Major Market: Columbus

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