Director of Occupational Health

Job Description

General Summary:

We are seeking an occupational health nurse director to oversee and implement a progressive occupational health program for a world-class 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 best-in-class 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 multi-location blood drives
• Management & Coordination of CPR and First Aid Training
• Manage & review Medical Emergency Response for all global locations

Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor's 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
• Rapport-building 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:

• Bachelor's 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 Practitioner's degree (preferred)
• COHNS (Certified Occupational Health Nurse Specialist)
• CEES (Certified Ergonomic Evaluation Specialist)

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Pay Range:

Disclosure Statement:

Flex Designation:

Flex Eligibility Status:

In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:
1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
2. On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex's 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 non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's 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 E-Verify 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 ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com