Sr. Nurse Practitioner

Description

SR. Nurse Practitioner

Position Summary

• Established and productive individual contributor, who works under moderate supervision. Services are provided under the mentorship or supervision of a Site Lead or Health Services & Resources Supervisor and general direction of the designated physician (as required by law).
• Provides occupational health nursing, medical, and integrated services consistent with the policies, guidelines, objectives, and content of the Client Occupational Health program.
• Adheres to established privacy, safety, and confidentiality regulations.

Principal Responsibilities

• Provide acute episodic ambulatory care, consultative occupational injury/illness care, as well as health and wellness counseling and promotion for employees.
• Review clinical data, laboratory, and imaging results, initiate appropriate interventions, and/or referrals.
• Carry a patient caseload requiring a high degree of independent judgement and advanced skill gained through academic and clinical preparation.
• Provides emergency (first- aid) treatments to employees who become ill or suffer an accident on company premises, arranging for transportation to another care provider, if needed. Notifies all concerned.
• Provide subcutaneous immunotherapy for individuals in their maintenance phase as deemed by a treating allergist.
• Provision of travel health services for individuals traveling internationally requiring review and administration of applicable vaccines, prescription for applicable medications, and education/counseling tailored to the individual’s destination and medical history.
• Collaborates cross-functionally to create and maintain safe work environments and facilities.
• Coordinates the investigation of complaints or problems and takes corrective action.
• Acts as a liaison with medical providers to ensure patient adherence to billing policies and procedures.
• Coaches more junior colleagues in techniques, processes, and responsibilities.
• Participates as an active member of the First Aid/Emergency Response Team.

Understands and applies Client’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives in day-to-day interactions with team. 

• Decision-Making & Problem Solving Strong organizational and communication skills required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality a must.
• Must comply with local and state laws, and regulatory requirements. Must comply with limitations of scope of practice. Knowledge of OSHA, FMLA, ADA preferred.

External & Internal Interactions

• Site Company Management, Human Resources, technical and professional experts, wellness and safety
• professionals, supervisors, employees, vendors, and treatment providers

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Position requires inclusion into Bloodborne Pathogens program.
• Active participant of site Emergency Response Team

Qualifications

Required

• Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license in good standing
• Certified Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner
• Ability to dispense and prescribe medications in accordance with state and federal regulations

Preferred

• At least 1-3 years of experience in occupational health, internal medicine, or acute care
• Certification in Occupational Health Nursing and/or Case management
• Spirometry and Audiometry certification
• Working knowledge of regulatory areas (e.g., ADA, OSHA, FMLA, Workers’ Comp, STD/LTD