CO Nurse Practitioner

The Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine is seeking a Nurse Practitione to manage the day-to-day clinical operational activities at the Pepsi Co Las Vegas plant. The position reports directly to the Central/Mid-West Regional Coordinator for the Pepsi Co/JHU partnership. The position also works closely with the Executive Director, Medical Director, and Assistant Director of the Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

• Provide on-site services forty (40) hours per week at the Pepsi Co clinic in Las Vegas, NV.
• Triage and treat, as appropriate, minor work-related and non-work-related injuries and illnesses.
• Dispense over the counter and prescription medications in accordance with pre-established standing orders to employees with minor work-related and non-work-related concerns (back pain, headache, and pharyngitis).
• Provide on-site specimen/lab collection for employees presenting lab orders from their PCP.
• Perform urine drug screening and breath alcohol testing in accordance with company protocol.
• Provide on-site assessments for acute and chronic illnesses, such as strep pharyngitis, UTI, influenza, hypertension, hyperglycemia, and hypoglycemia.
• Provide support and case management for both work-related and non-work-related conditions to reduce illness and absenteeism.
• Coordinate second opinions for employees absent due to workers' compensation or disability, as necessary in adherence with company protocols.
• Coordinate annual seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Coordinate, plan, and deliver monthly health education seminars and general wellness events.
• Provide referrals for Pepsi Co employees who need the attention of a primary care physician or specialist in adherence to company protocols.
• Perform on-site physical assessments (DOT, return to work, work-related injuries) as required by Pepsi Co.
• Provide on-site patient education regarding illnesses, medications, treatments, etc.
• Work collaboratively with patients and their PCP/Specialist to facilitate early diagnosis and management of acute and chronic health problems.

• Maintain and revise, as needed, standardized procedures, protocols, and standing orders.
• Maintain adequate clinical supplies.
• Maintain Letter of Permit Exception with the XXX Department of Health/CLIA required for lab testing provided on-site.
• Maintain patient electronic medical records.

• To coordinate and plan health and wellness events and initiatives.
• To manage workers’ compensation claims.
• To expand clinic services and reach.
• Provide crisis management/intervention, as needed.
• Provide general medical advice to the Pepsi Co Human Resources and Safety/Risk Management departments.
• Ensure the provision of prompt, appropriate clinical care to all patients in accordance with Pepsi Co and Johns Hopkins University protocols, State regulations, and professional standards.
• Develop relationships with clinical providers in the area to provide back-up clinical care.
• Ensure timely and appropriate problem resolution and follow-up to Pepsi Co employees as required.
• Ensure all patients receive prompt, courteous, friendly, and professional attention to their needs and requests.
• Ensure Pepsi Co's onsite clinic facilities are neat, clean, and attractive.
• Develop and implement new administrative policies and procedures as needed to ensure the smooth operation of Pepsi Co's onsite clinics.
• Conduct yourself in an exemplary fashion to achieve goals.

• Analytical ability is necessary to evaluate and determine the health status of patients and implement proper care.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to interview, teach, and counsel patients and interact with clients/employers.
• A comprehensive understanding of outpatient adult medicine, patient care procedures, medical protocols, and testing procedures is necessary.
• Must have general computer knowledge and the ability to use computerized medical information systems.

• Master's Degree in Nursing;
  Registered Nurse license and Certified as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Must…