Nurse Practitioner

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Job Summary

The Nurse practitioner will provide health care services to patients and as needed to support medical and safety efforts at site.

Job Summary

The Nurse practitioner will provide health care services to patients and as needed to support medical and safety efforts at site.

Schedule:
Monday - Friday 6:00am - 3:00pm

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Employee Care, Treatment and Testing:
• Provides first-aid, medical treatment and appropriate follow-up to occupationally ill/injured workers consistent with appropriate standards and laws.
• Provides first-aid, medical treatment and appropriate follow-up for non-occupational care consistent with appropriate standards for an employer on-site clinic and laws.
• Performs regulatory testing, TB tests, immunizations, blood draws, drug testing if required.
• Performs wellness based testing and screening such as bio-metric (Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Glucose, etc) screening, Flu-Shots, and coaching for programs such as Smoking Cessation, Weight-loss and other company specific campaigns or seasonal programs such as Allergy Prevention including education and shots.
• Coordinates employee health screening and surveillance programs including new hire, fit-for-duty, return-to-work, medical surveillance, exit exams and substance of abuse screenings.
• Coordinates Travel Care and vaccinations to support global travel.
• Provides return-to-work clearances as appropriate.
• Performs effective case management follow-up for injuries/illness and absences.
• Provides counseling to employees on employment risk reduction initiatives.
• Work with ergonomist on resolving ergonomic issues with client company employees.
• Writing prescriptions, as needed.
• Clinic Management:
• Maintains frequent communication with Medical Director and Work Care Supervisor regarding all clinic issues and client requests.
• Medical Records and Private Health Information:
• Maintains employee health records and databases.
• Computer data entry of all employee demographic and health information.
• Responsibly handles and guards Protected Health Information.
• Follows all applicable HIPAA laws, regulations and guidelines.
• Maintain OSHA recordkeeping information and update OSHA log.
• Client Interaction:
• Develops and maintains good relationships with client management, medical and safety personnel, co-workers and Work Care supervisors and managers.
• Communicates with appropriate client management frequently.
• Provides timely, accurate reporting as dictated by client, Work Care and by law.
• Expedites injury information to client management and insurance companies as directed.

• Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in Virginia with national certification.
• Must have current DEA license.
• Current ACLS/BLS certifications.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ advanced practice experience with prior occupational medicine experience preferred.

• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability of maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
• Strong critical thinking skills; problem solving, and decision making.
• Must have the ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to create and edit written materials.
• Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors and clients.
• Strong time management, organizational, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to meet and exceed daily and weekly individual performance goals.
• Ability to work independently as well as assisting other team members when needed.
• Requires regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.

• Must be competent in the Windows operating system environment, Adobe Professional, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and learn other software as needed.

• Requires sitting for long periods of time, working at a desk.
• Some bending and stretching could be required.
• Working under stress and use of computer/phone required.
• Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard.
• Occasionally may be required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and/or crouch.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

• Mainly indoor, office environment conditions.
• The noise level is usually moderate.
• Air quality is good and temperature is controlled.