Certified Nurse Practitioner, Occupational Health Services

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Newton-Wellesley Hospital (NWH) Occupational Health Services is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) to support the office on a full-time, 40-hour per week basis. Clinic hours are Monday-Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM with no nights, weekends, or holidays required. Our NPs play an important role in supporting the health, safety, and well-being of our workforce. Our team provides comprehensive occupational health services to employees across the hospital community, partnering closely with clinical leaders, Human Resources, and other key stakeholders to promote a safe and healthy workplace.

This is an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your expertise will directly contribute to the care and support of the people who care for our patients every day.

The Nurse Practitioner administers care within the scope of hospital policies and procedures, Departmental Clinical Practice Guidelines, and Massachusetts State regulations and standards of practice issued by the American Nurses Association and other professional organizations. The Nurse Practitioner practices under medical supervision and collaborates with nursing staff and other hospital and health care disciplines to promote optimal health and wellness for patients, families, and the community.

The Nurse Practitioner's area of practice includes:
Assessing the health status of individuals and families by obtaining health and medical histories, performing physical examinations, diagnosing health and developmental problems, and caring for patients suffering from acute and chronic disease by managing therapeutic regimes according to guidelines approved and developed in compliance with 244 CMR 4.22, and performing such other additional professional activities as authorized by the guidelines under which a Nurse Practitioner practices.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

• Practices in accordance with Adult Nurse Practitioner practice guidelines.
• Practices in accordance with written Clinical Practice Guidelines approved by the Medical Director.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates treatment.
• Consults with the Medical Director or designee when practice is not supported by a written protocol.
• Documents the recommendations of the consultation, including the name of the physician consulted.
• Issues written prescriptions and orders tests and therapeutics pursuant to guidelines mutually developed and agreed upon by the Nurse Practitioner and supervising physician. (See Policy Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner Practice Guidelines for specific details.).
• Requests that the supervising physician review their prescribing practices at least quarterly.
• Conducts own monthly review to ensure practice is in accordance with practice guidelines.
• Respects patient privacy and ensures confidentiality.
• Collaborates with other departments and disciplines to ensure optimal care.
• Participates in the review and updating of clinical practice guidelines and department policies.
• Conducts preplacement physical examinations to ensure appropriate job placement of employees in accordance with the essential job functions and the ADA guidelines.
• Provide episodic health care to employees with illnesses or injuries.
• Identifies work or life stresses with the employee.
• Counsels employees within the scope of nurse practitioner practice and experience.
• Provides the appropriate referrals to managers, Human Resources, the Employee Assistance Program, community resources, etc.
• Manages and evaluates employees with work-related injuries.
• Communicates the employee's progress to the supervisor/manager.
• Refers the employee to other providers as needed to support recovery.
• Acts as a liaison between management and employees to ensure appropriate care and timely return to work.
• Communicates information as necessary to the Human Resources department and the claims service company to ensure proper reporting of information to the Massachusetts Industrial Accident Board.
• Makes…