Nurse Practitioner Occupational Health

Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner

Assumes total clinical management of specific patients in collaboration with a physician. Follows established standards, procedures, and practices and gives specific patient management directions to nursing and other staff. Performs all or a significant combination of duties depending on specialty areas.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Accurately documents all data into the associate electronic medical record (OHM). Accesses and documents in other appropriate databases. Data entry must be timely, complete, and include all required information based on Occupational Health practice standards.
• Collaborates with OH clinical providers and outside medical providers to monitor the progress of case management in terms of established outcomes which includes the length of disability, rates of injury and illness, and other specific indicators. Collaborates with TPA to coordinate treatment plan, ensure appropriate referrals and authorizations are obtained, and optimum care and case management is achieved.
• Develops plans, recommends, and helps implement wellness programs to improve the health and work-life balance of associates.
• Evaluates and follows MedStar OH protocol for fitness for duty. Makes appropriate referrals to physicians, other health care providers, and facilitates mandatory EAP referrals if indicated.
• Evaluates associates' ability to return to work full-duty or in modified work capacity after an extended absence. Assesses work capability given the reason for absence and job responsibilities. Develops, implements, and monitors transitional duty programs for associates with work-related injuries.
• Evaluates, assesses, and treats work-related injuries with implementations of standards of care according to OHD policies. Formulates appropriate care plan including diagnostics and referral to specialists as indicated. Completes appropriate workers' compensation documentation. Enters and updates appropriate databases with case information and works with TPA to manage workers' compensation claims.
• Implements health compliance programs required for hospital workers as identified by federal, state, and policy guidelines. Programs include but are not limited to: mandatory influenza program, N95 fit testing, hearing conservation, TB testing, and vaccination requirements.
• Liaises with entities/departments to evaluate the safety of the workplace and collaborate with managers in injury prevention measures and departmental action planning.
• Participates and implements the Advanced Practice provider peer-review evaluation process. Provides ongoing medical in-services with Manager Clinical Operations to promote and enhance practice in occupational health and managing treatment for a work-related injury. Completes continuing clinical education to meet clinical practice and operational requirements.
• Performs pre-placement medical clearances for new candidates including complete job appropriate history and physical examinations with referral to PCP if indicated.
• Prepares and administers medications including vaccinations and tuberculosis testing according to department policy/procedure. Follows appropriate OH protocol for exposure type including appropriate labwork, first aid, and/or prophylaxis administration and inform of necessary exposure follow-up.
• Requisitions and interprets diagnostic laboratory and x-ray examinations when indicated. Counsels individual associates regarding exam findings, abnormal lab and x-ray results, appropriate follow-up, any implications for personal health, and the impact on job performance.
• Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts. Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing plus completion of an ANA accredited Nurse Practitioner Program required or
• Master's degree in Nursing preferred

Experience

• 1-2 years Health provider experience required and
• Occupational health or ambulatory experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• NP - Nurse Practitioner - Licensed Registration with the DC or Maryland State Board Examiners of Nurses required and
• COHN - Certified Occupational Health Nurse Certification in Occupational Health Nursing preferred
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Good physical assessment skills, triage, and first aid skills.
• Understanding of workers' compensation and OSHA regulations.
• Good patient education skills.
• Strong communication skills and intermediate computer skills.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $102,606.00 - USD $196,996.00 /Yr.