Advanced Practice Nurse

Advanced Practice Nurse

The Advanced Practice Nurse performs the following major duties:

• Independently performs certified nurse practitioner functions by reviewing and clearing Invitee medical cases in systems such as MAXx and providing medical guidance to support timely processing of the medical advisor queue.
• Conducts clinical assessments of submissions from Pre-Service Nurses, ensures clarity and completeness of medical documentation, and collaborates with stakeholders to collect additional information needed for case evaluation.
• Provides determinations and medical recommendations for standard to moderately complex cases, and elevates complex or atypical cases to supervisors or specialists to support consistent and timely decision-making.
• Serves as an occupational health subject matter expert by contributing to the development of OSHA-compliant policies and procedures, advising on accommodations for Invitees with medical or mental health conditions, and supporting creation of country medical resource survey questions.
• Leads quality improvement activities by reviewing and updating medical screening guidelines, interpreting policy impacts, adjusting medical country sort lists, and developing procedures and instructions for use of screening guidelines.
• Supports agency compliance with the Rehabilitation Act by revising policies and guidelines to ensure individualized case review and serving as a subject matter expert to assist OGC and DOJ with development of compliant agency procedures.