Senior Occupational Health Nurse

Johnson & Johnson is currently recruiting for a Senior Occupational Health Nurse (New Consumer Health Company). This position will be located in Sao José dos Campos, Brazil.

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With $82.1 billion in 2020 sales, Johnson & Johnson is the world's most comprehensive and broadly based manufacturer of health care products, as well as a provider of related services, for the consumer, pharmaceutical, and medical devices markets. Employees of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies work with partners in health care to touch the lives of over a billion people every day, throughout the world.

If you have the talent and desire to touch the world, Johnson & Johnson has the career opportunities to help make it happen. Thriving on a diverse company culture, celebrating the uniqueness of our employees and committed to inclusion. Proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Johnson & Johnson is the world's most comprehensive and broadly-based healthcare Company, touching the lives of nearly a billion people every day. Our Family of Companies throughout the world compete in consumer, pharmaceutical and medical devices & diagnostics markets and have the skills and resources to tackle the world's most pressing health issues.

The Senior Occupational Health Nurse provides occupational health nursing, medical, and integrated services consistent with the policies, guidelines, objectives, and content of the NCHC Occupational Health program. Services are provided under the mentorship or supervision of a regional leader and the general direction of the designated physician (as required by law).

**Job and Responsibilities**:

- Demonstrates the ability to independently handle and coordinate difficult and/or sophisticated cases requiring a multi-disciplinary approach. This includes fitness for duty cases.
- Under the supervision of a physician, administers medications and performs various minor treatments or therapies for injured or ill employees.
- Pandemic Crisis Management: Ensure employee health protection and business continuity while adhering to global and local crisis management processes, return to work processes, and COVID-19 testing and vaccination programs.
- Demonstrates the ability to optimally analyze the risks associated with worksite hazards.
- Demonstrates knowledge of advanced physical assessment skills.
- Demonstrates ability to classify occupational injuries and illnesses consistent with NCHC policy.
- Demonstrates proficiency with basic testing interpretation (such as audiometry, spirometry, vision, laboratory results, etc.).
- Effectively demonstrates the ability to understand the rationale and interpretation of the medical surveillance program outcomes.
- Conducts health profiles, health evaluations, and other services within the integrated employee Health Services & Resources strategy including but not limited to: health promotion education, health screenings, and drug screenings.
- Align with policy, procedures, written standing orders, protocols, and medical directives as required by the company and applicable regional laws.
- Maintains accurate clinical records, utilizing approved medical, nursing, and statistical formats, including computer technology.
- Advises and counsels employees within areas of core competency and integrated services and makes appropriate referrals (internal and external) when indicated.
- Exhibits proficiency in identifying resources, assets, and capabilities that might be used in the event of a local or regional emergency and/or disaster incident.
- Effectively provides expertise and consultation to the site in the areas of Occupational Health and Safety training.
- Develops knowledge of the occupational hazards/exposures, and treatment thereof, for the specific location.
- Assists in the process of medical leaves of absence and Workers’ Compensation as required.
- Participates in periodic evaluations (customer surveys, trend analysis, etc.) of the effectiveness of the Health Services & Resources services provided to the employees.
- Participates in the Employee Development Program process. Attends continuing education programs.
- Function as a resource for Occupational Health Nurses on day-to-day regulatory issues/questions.
- Effectively communicates at the following levels: Internal - All levels of management, cross-site functional teams.
- Leads or provides oversight to site-based First Aid teams ensuring compliance with applicable regulations

**Qualifications** Position Requirements**:

- Education: University/Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
- Experience: 4-6 years in occupational health, emergency room, or intensive care nursing
- Active Registered Nursing license
- Knowledge of Brazil Occupational Health regulations
- Demonstr