Lead Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner (NP), Day Shift, Occupational Health

Lead Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner

Adventist Health Care White Oak Medical Center seeks to hire a Lead Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner (NP) for our Occupational Health Team who will embrace our mission to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing.

As an Lead Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner, you will:

• Assess for, and help implement working with management employee training and education related to Occupational Health issues. Works as a partner and resource to the local HR leaders and management with issues related to medical disability and return to work (RTW) program. Is knowledgeable about FMLA and ADA and Workers' Comp regulations.
• Performs physical exam / or health assessments, diagnosing, and implementing therapeutic regimen for workplace injury and illness. Works with the OH RN WC Case Manager, as appropriate to ensure injured worker prompt return to work in modified or full duty.
• Performs post-offer medical history / health assessments, as needed, in accordance with standard of care practices and hospital policies.
• Develops / revise policies and procedures to support employee health functions and meeting regulatory compliance's.
• Works collaboratively with multi-disciplines to achieve the local OH and system's goals. Works with management to enhance HCW safety and hazard elimination (HEP), injury investigation and root cause identification, in order to decrease frequency. Leads and as appropriate manages Occupational Health staff to deliver excellent service.
• Supports and ensure execution of all Occupational Health programs initiatives.
• Monitors, trends & analyze injury data and reports quarterly to entity Directors and VP's, as well as Safety and IPAC committees.
• Oversees the local annual TB Testing, annual mandatory Flu and other HCW immunizations and medical surveillance programs, as per CDC guidelines.
• Monitors supply utilization. Monitors entity WC cost and implement strategy to reduce cost and enhance employee safety as per Hazard Elimination Annual Plan (HEP).
• Works with the RN WC Case Manager, as appropriate, to ensure accuracy and timelessness of the worker's compensation program and claim management. Ensures proper maintenance of the OSHA logs. Ensures OSHA log 300 A Summary is signed by CEO and published at the end of each January, as per regulation.
• A member of the local emergency response team. Manages the entity HCW screening during an emergency event as per policy following guidance from the Incident Command Center and the Health Department.
• Provides occupational health services for physicians and other contractual services as needed.
• Ensures that practice adheres to Nurse Practitioner-Physician collaborative agreement as well as Occupational Health policies.
• Consistently provides excellent and compassionate care for those we serve. Treat everyone with kindness and utmost respect consistent with organizational values.

Qualified candidates will possess:

• BSN, MSN. Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Maryland required.
• ANCC or AANP Certified as an Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner in Maryland. 2-5-year NP experience.
• CPR Certified by American Heart
• Must be approved/credentialed as staff affiliate by the Medical/Dental staff.
• Certification in occupational health, Case Management or experience in occupational health nursing or related field preferred. Office management preferred.
• Ability to diplomatically work with employees and medical staff regarding occupational health or WC related issues.
• Good PC skills such as Internet, email and windows environment. Experience with Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Skype, and Workday preferred.

Work Schedule:

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Hours per Week: 40 hrs/week
• Typical Daily Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Weekend Requirements: No
• Holiday Requirements: Required Follow company holiday calendar
• Shift Differential Eligible: No

This position will work at White Oak Medical Center in Silver Spring, MD 3 days a week and at Fort Washington Medical Center in Fort Washington, MD 2 days a week.

Pay Range:

$96,058.56 - $145,995.20

If the salary range is listed as $0 or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process.

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as:

United States of America (Exempt)

At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you.

We do this by offering:

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Free Employee parking
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
• Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
• Paid Time Off
• Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
• Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
• Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.

If you want to make a difference in someone's life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

Join the Adventist HealthCare team today, apply now to be considered!

COVID-19 Vaccination

Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.

Tobacco and Drug Statement

Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use.

While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result.

Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing. ("Nicotine products" include, but are not limited to: cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes, vaping products, hookah, and nicotine replacement products (e.g., nicotine gum, nicotine patches, nicotine lozenges, etc.).

Equal Employment Opportunity
Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. AHC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants' religious beliefs.

Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office.