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At Cytiva, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
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Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.
At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career.
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The Occupational Health Nurse reports to the EHS Manager and is an onsite position.
What you’ll do:
+ Consults with Risk Management, Legal, HR, and third-party vendors to develop/improve company policies, procedures, and programs designed to achieve best practices in Workers’ Compensation (WC) administration and include appropriate and high-quality medical care for employees. Engages with EHS & Sustainability, Risk Management, Third Party Administrators, Legal and local teams to resolve WC cases and long-term claims.
+ Designs and drives consistent implementation of OH protocols, practices, and programs. Ensures compliance with Cytiva Safety and HR policies and applicable laws and regulations and governmental guidelines (such as ADA, DOT, OSHA, NIOSH, CDC, etc.).
+ Administers Cytiva’s vaccination program. Maintains policies, standards, and employee vaccination records in compliance with Cytiva policies and guidelines provided by health authorities.
+ Works with Safety Department to understand and improve work-related physical demands to effect improved employee outcomes. Partners with EHS & HR to leverage and expand Wellness and EAP programs and initiatives to improve employee well-being in line with “total worker health.” Aligns wellness efforts to critical OH exposures, such as ergonomics, musculoskeletal injuries, slips/trips/falls, etc. Evaluates effectiveness of targeted Wellness efforts over time.
+ Leads Reasonable Accommodation Committees and efforts. Provides support leadership and state HR in the identification of alternative work arrangements for light-duty and reasonable accommodations. Oversees the Wellness, EAP, and Occupational Health initiatives for the site. Incorporates medically sound approaches to the workplace, including stretching, warm-ups, physical strength, etc. Seeks out new opportunities to enhance existing programs. Outlines training expectations accordingly. Is responsible for oversight of medical exams and drug testing, including post offer pre-employment physicals and ongoing certifications.
Who you are:
+ Registered Nurse (with a current license) with a preferred minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in Occupational Health-related roles/responsibilities.
+ Demonstrates sound clinical judgment and understanding of Occupational Health standards of practice. Models’ professional ethics and employee advocacy in managing Occupational Health situations.
+ Clean room environment and must have ability to completely gown and enter clean rooms as required.
+ Demonstrates leadership skills, successful team player, and team builder. Strong interpersonal skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent organizational skills. Excellent analytical ability, strong interpretive skills, and proven success in driving change.
+ Knowledge of various federal and state laws and regulations related to occupational health, including but not limited to, OSHA, CDC, NIOSH, ADA, Family & Medical Leave, Social Security Disability Insurance, and Workers’ Compensation.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
+ 3-5 years of increasingly responsible OH experience in the life sciences, medical device, pharmaceutical manufacturing and/or distribution industries that promote incident prevention, regulatory compliance, occupational wellness, incident preparedness, and program management.
This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
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