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For more than 30 years, Genentech has been at
the forefront of the biotechnology industry, using human genetic
information to develop novel medicines for serious and
life-threatening diseases. Today, Genentech is among the
world’s leading biotech companies, with multiple therapies on the
market for cancer and other serious medical conditions.
Please take
this opportunity to learn about Genentech, where we believe
that our employees are our most important asset.
The following opportunity exists in
Hillsboro, OR:
Senior Occupational Health Nurse
Responsibilities:
The Senior Occupational Health Nurse will apply
nursing principles directed toward conserving the health of workers
and maintaining a safe, healthful environment in the occupational
setting. He/she will provide services to maintain optimum levels of
health, reduce absenteeism, reduce medical disabilities and contain
medical costs. The candidate will be responsible for determining
real and potential health problems and occupational hazards through
methods including OSHA Log and accident report reviews, medical case
reviews, work-site surveys and medical surveillance. He/she will
play a key role in the formulation and administration of company
health programs in order to promote wellness and ensure regulatory
and legal compliance. The incumbent will also provide appropriate
evaluation and treatment of acute and chronic occupational
injuries/illnesses.
In addition, he/she will act as a member of the
Genentech emergency response team to provide on-site emergency
medical response and after-hours telephone coverage, as well as
collaborate with Human Resources, Environmental Health & Safety and
other internal/external customers as an occupational health nursing
consultant. This position may also act as the lead nurse in the
absence of the OHS manager and provide leadership direction and
technical advice to less experienced members of the nursing staff.
Requirements:
This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
and 5-7 years of experience with at least one year of experience in
occupational health nursing; a current license to practice as a
nurse practitioner in the state of Oregon with a Master's degree in
Nursing and education in occupational health nursing with 3-5 years
of experience is preferred. In addition, the candidate must have a
current license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of
Oregon and current certification in basic life support. Excellent
communications, interpersonal and collaboration skills are
essential, as well as basic computer skills and/or experience with
occupational health software. Certification in occupational health
nursing (COHN-S) is preferred, as is current certification in
hearing conservation and completion of NIOSH approved spirometry
course.
Genentech is dedicated to fostering an environment
that is inclusive and encourages diversity of thought, style, skills
and perspective. To learn more
about our current opportunities, please visit:
http://careers.gene.com
and reference Req. #1000031258. Please use “Web – OSAOHN”
when a source is requested. Genentech is an equal opportunity
employer.
Posted March 2010 |
