Advanced Healthcare Services: Registered Nurse - Full Time

PRIME Occupational Medicine's Mission:
PRIME's mission is to provide employers worldwide with the best tools to optimize the efficiency necessary to maximize improvement in each worker's health and safety.
PRIME is committed to providing the highest quality medical care for a multitude of businesses through various methods of service. PRIME is able to serve the corporate and industrial sectors with 24/7 availability. The role of the Occupational Nurse Practitioner is a multi-faceted and diverse one, as these advanced nursing professionals serve as healthcare providers, safety inspectors, educators, and architects of new health and safety measures and programs.
Objectives of this role:
~ Provide treatment and physicals, to sick or injured patients. Document and report observations and any treatment provided.

Credential:
The NP shall possess an appropriate nursing degree.
The NP shall be licensed through the Texas Board of Nursing and maintain active certification with the AANP.
If the NP provides any direct medical care to a patient outside of the state of Texas, then the NP shall first obtain the same license from the respective state nursing board in the state where the patient is physically located, at the time of medical service is rendered.
Other requirements:
The NP shall be available to other medical providers by telephone on a 24/7 basis.
If the NP shall not be available for a duration of more than one day, then the NP shall make arrangements for availability coverage and notify the medical provider coordinator or the operation manager prior to the lack of availability.
The NP shall ensure the maintenance of professional liability insurance at all time with an insurance carrier acceptable by Prime Occupational Medicine.
The NP will have privileges at all Prime Occupational Medicine facilities as approved by administration.
NP shall ensure that he/she has the collaborating physician (CP) relationship with all active full time physicians of Prime, as approved by the Texas Medical Board.
Clinical Practice Guidelines are mutually agreed upon by the CP and the NP. A copy will be maintained on site in the administrative offices of Prime Occupational Medicine. This agreement will be revised as necessary.
Both the NP and SP acknowledge their mutual obligations and responsibilities to comply with all Professional and Occupational Standards as outlined by the Texas Medical Board.
NP Clinical Function
The NP will function within the scope of practice with appropriate NP direction on an as needed basis. Including but not limited to the following functions:
Take pertinent histories and perform examinations relevant to patient complaint and presentation along with performing routine human resource functions such as physicals, return to work, and fitness for duty evaluations.
Order and interpret results of routine laboratory tests, including CBC's, Blood chemistries, UA's and any other pertinent diagnostic labs deemed necessary for evaluation.
Order and interpret routine radiological studies, pulmonary function tests and audiograms.
Establish medical diagnoses and determine a plan of care and treatment.
Refer patients for appropriate follow up care when indicated.
Deliver and document all aspects of patient care according to standards set forth by Prime Occupational Medicine
Provide patient healthcare teaching and counseling relevant to presenting problems.
Document discharge instructions and summarization.
Other clinical services deemed to be appropriate for the services of the patients under the NP's care, within the NP's scope of practice.
Required skills and qualifications
Masters degree from an accredited nursing program
RN licensure in the state where employed or a compact party sate and board-certified by with ANCC or AANP
Prescriptive authorization
A sound understanding of all pertinent federal and state regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA
Proven experience as a nurse practitioner
Teamwork
Empathy
Situation awareness
Decision-making
Triage
Physical stamina
Mental toughness
Ability to prioritize decision and act quickly in the best interest of of the patient
Focus
Organizational skills
Self disciplined
Knowledge of medical procedures, terminology and medications
Ability to stay calm and make the right decisions in adverse conditions
Adaptable with a great deal of stamina
Excellent working knowledge of medical equipment and devices
Integrity and compassion towards human pain
Valid driver's license
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awareness
Aptitude for problem-solving and thorough knowledge of a clinic procedures and policies
Advanced knowledge of occupational medicine and or a clinic setting and ability to learn new technical systems, when necessary
Willing to travel
Must adhere to after–hours call rotation
Other duties as assigned
Preferred skills and qualifications
Resourceful mindset and strong attention to detail
Knowledge of local, state and national laws and regulations related to employment
Physical Demands : Standing and walking long distances for prolonged periods of time, lift, carry push, pull or otherwise move objects up to 75 pounds. Good vision. Kneel, bend, or work in awkward positions. Must be physically coordinated to perform required tasks to precision. Repetitive motion. Extensive use of computers and keyboard. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to lift patients, packages and other items, to walk and stand for long distances, and drive a vehicle.
Mental Requirements: Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions in the context of a workflow, ability to communicate with employees and visitors, ability to complete tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity quota. Position Unit: Various PRIME locations