Director of Occupational Health
Director of Occupational Health
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Job Description
Job Description
General Summary:
We are seeking an occupational health nurse director to oversee and implement a progressive occupational health program for a worldclass biotechnology firm. The nurse is responsible for occupational health services that support research including OSHA programs related to occupational health worker compensation and employee health and wellbeing. You will assist Site Team Leads with oversight of health programs. In addition Vertex supports various employee clinic programs and onsite employee care. We seek a highly engaged individual who can align global programs and deliver superior care to our employees.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee occupational health program to continue to offer the bestinclass service to both management and employees
- Expand the clinic model for employee services with the Benefits team
- Oversee OSHA Recordkeeping for a global company including analysis of injury trends and reporting on a quarterly basis
- Manage relationship with third party occupational health suppliers.
- OSHA Respiratory Protection Program
- Ergonomic Assessments
- Flu Vaccination Clinic management for all US locations
- Employee & Management Consults
- Management & Coordination of multilocation blood drives
- Management & Coordination of CPR and First Aid Training
- Manage & review Medical Emergency Response for all global locations
Knowledge and Skills:
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing
- Clinical skills with the ability to critically assess patients and deliver optimal care
- Case Management experience
- Working knowledge of Workers Compensation in multiple states
- Current Registered Nurse license for Massachusetts California and Rhode Island or being willing to obtain the license
- Ability to advocate for the employee while considering business needs
- Leadership and project management skills
- Rapportbuilding experience which will lead to improved collaboration and outcomes with our partners
- Strong team player demonstrating the ability to learn and responsive to feedback
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing
- Typically requires 10 years of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience
- ER and/or hospital nursing experience required
- Master of Nursing or Nurse Practitioners degree (preferred)
- COHNS (Certified Occupational Health Nurse Specialist)
- CEES (Certified Ergonomic Evaluation Specialist)
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Pay Range:
$174400 $261600Disclosure Statement:
The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors including skills competencies experience and other jobrelated factors permitted by law.
At Vertex our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive marketleading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career financial family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a weeklong company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter) educational assistance programs including student loan repayment a generous commuting subsidy matching charitable donations 401(k) and so much more.
Flex Designation:
HybridEligible Or OnSite EligibleFlex Eligibility Status:
In this HybridEligible role you can choose to be designated as:
1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
2. OnSite: work five days per week onsite with ad hoc flexibility.
Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertexs Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.
Company Information
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.
Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a persons race color sex gender identity or expression age religion national origin ancestry ethnicity disability veteran status genetic information sexual orientation marital status or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an EVerify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities in accordance with applicable law.
Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager or contact Talent Acquisition at
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
