Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant PRN

Overview

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At Concentra, you will be a vital member of our patient care team and play a crucial role in providing exceptional care to our patients. Our mission is to improve the health of America's workforce, one patient at a time. Join us at Concentra and see how your clinical competency and compassion can make a meaningful difference in the lives of the patients you serve.

As a Nurse Practitioner, you initiate, develop and implement nursing care plans in accordance with state laws and concurrent with Concentra medical protocols and policies.

Location:

US-TX-Corpus Christi

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques and protocols.
• Observes and evaluates patient, records condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
• Evaluates outcome of patient care.
• Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of physician.
• May direct nursing care through nursing staff.
• Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy or related therapeutic procedures.
• Arranges referrals, consultations, therapeutic services and confers with other specialists on course of care and treatment.
• Draws blood and prepares appropriate paperwork for laboratory pick-up.
• Performs urine drug screens, using proper chain of custody; ensures preparation for pick-up and shipment to appropriate laboratory.
• Assists in medical record maintenance by keeping health, administrative, and program records onsite, safeguarding confidentiality of employee health information.
• Dispenses medications as directed by practitioner and in accordance with state regulations.
• Maintains and operates all clinical equipment, including calibration and record keeping in accordance with current policy and procedures.
• Performs ancillary testing and tasks as ordered by the Center Medical Director (PFT, EKG, injections, audiograms, blood draws) in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Provides excellent customer service to all patients, clients and peers while incorporating Orange Book values.
• Dedicated to exceeding customer and patient expectations as measured by NPER/NPS/TATs.
• Ensures accuracy when completing and executing tasks such as drug screens, DOTs, bandaging, dressings and performing quality assurance checks.
• Ensures accurate, concise, timely and complete documentation of results and paperwork.
• Provides an excellent, compassionate and warm patient experience regardless of patient volume.
• Manages time, prioritizes and multi-tasks in a busy environment; adapts to changing business needs and schedules.
• Delivers quality care in a busy clinical environment and collaborates with team members to enhance patient experience.
• Seeks opportunities for additional clinical training and self-development to maintain high standards of care.
• Communicates effectively with patients, clients, supervisors and peers while upholding values.
• Listens to and understands internal and external client needs and acts accordingly.
• Committed to personal excellence and understands how daily work contributes to center operations.
• Holds self and others accountable and supports colleagues to achieve results.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related health field from an accredited college or university
• Master's Degree in nursing or related health field from an accredited college or university
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Current licensed nurse practitioner in the state where employed and in accordance with state laws of practice
• Must maintain work state nurse practitioner licensure throughout the course of employment
• At least two years of demonstrated experience in occupational medicine, urgent care or an emergency setting
• Job-Related Skills/
  
  Competencies:
  
  Concentra Core Competencies of Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative and Flexibility
• Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions
• Outstanding customer service skills and professionalism
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information (HIPAA/PHI) per laws and policies
• Demonstrated knowledge of occupational medicine requirements (state specific)
• Demonstrated working knowledge of clinical operations
• Knowledge of laws and regulations governing rehabilitation services
• Knowledge of workers' compensation and related clinical processes
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated willingness to participate in Continuing Medical Education

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Colleague Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Discounts

This job requires access to confidential and…