Job Title: Sr. Nurse Practitioner
Location: San Angelo, TX, 76905
Duration: 08 months
Pay Range: $(72.00 - 76.00)/hr on w2 without benefits 
Shift Timings: 7:30am - 4:00pm CST (can vary due to site need) - up to 32 hours per week

Job Description:

Established and productive individual contributor, who works under moderate supervision. Services are

provided under the mentorship or supervision of a Site Lead or Health Services & Resources Supervisor

and general direction of the designated physician (as required by law). Provides occupational health

nursing, medical, and integrated services consistent with the policies, guidelines, objectives, and content

of the client’s Occupational Health program. Adheres to established privacy, safety, and

confidentiality regulations.

Principal Responsibilities:

·       Provide acute episodic ambulatory care, consultative occupational injury/illness care, as well as health

·       and wellness counseling and promotion for employees.

·       Review clinical data, laboratory, and imaging results, initiate appropriate interventions, and/or

·       referrals.

·       Carry a patient caseload requiring a high degree of independent judgement and advanced skill gained

·       through academic and clinical preparation.

·       Provides emergency (first- aid) treatments to employees who become ill or suffer an accident on

·       company premises, arranging for transportation to another care provider, if needed. Notifies all

·       concerned.

·       Provide subcutaneous immunotherapy for individuals in their maintenance phase as deemed by a

·       treating allergist.

·       Provision of travel health services for individuals traveling internationally requiring review and

·       administration of applicable vaccines, prescription for applicable medications, and

·       education/counseling tailored to the individual’s destination and medical history.

·       Collaborates cross-functionally to create and maintain safe work environments and facilities.

·       Coordinates the investigation of complaints or problems and takes corrective action.

·       Acts as a liaison with medical providers to ensure patient adherence to billing policies and procedures.

·       Coaches more junior colleagues in techniques, processes, and responsibilities.

·       Participates as an active member of the First Aid/Emergency Response Team.

·       Provides various preventive health evaluations and tests in accordance with the company Health

·       Services program protocols.

·       Conducts health profiles, health evaluations and other services within the integrated employee Health

·       Services & Resources strategy including but not limited to health promotion education, health

·       screenings, drug screenings.

·       Complies with policy, procedures, standard of nursing practice, written standing orders, protocols and

·       medical directives as required by the company and State Nurse Practice Act.

·       Maintains accurate clinical records, utilizing approved medical, nursing, and statistical formats,

·       including computer technology.

·       Advises and counsels employees within areas of core competency and integrated services and makes

·       appropriate referrals (internal and external) when indicated.

·       Provides advice, counsel, and access to education to and for first aid personnel.

·       Develops knowledge of the occupational hazards/exposures, and treatment thereof, for the specific

·       location.

·       Assists in the process of medical leaves of absence and Workers’ Compensation as required.

·       Participates in periodic evaluations (customers surveys, trend analysis, etc.) of the effectiveness of

·       the Health Services & Resources services provided to the employees.

·       Supports the operations of our Occupational Health Clinics. Assists in maintaining the health facility in

·       an orderly, clean, and sanitary condition.

·       Participates and advises employees on organization’s available services and facilities

·       Attends continuing education programs, maintains current nursing license and certifications.

·       Participates in internal or cross functional projects and teams.

·       Updates and maintains employee medical records in appropriate electronic medical records (EMR)

·       systems.

·       Understands and applies Credo and Leadership Imperatives in day-to-day

·       interactions with team.

·       Decision-Making & Problem Solving

·       Strong organizational and communication skills required. Ability to maintain confidentiality a must. Must

·       comply with local and state laws, and regulatory requirements. Must comply with limitations of scope of

·       practice. Knowledge of OSHA, FMLA, ADA preferred.

·       External & Internal Interactions

·       Site Company Management, Human Resources, technical and professional experts, wellness and safety

·       professionals, supervisors, employees, vendors, and treatment providers

·       Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

·       Position requires inclusion into Bloodborne Pathogens program.

·       Active participant of site Emergency Response Team

Qualifications:
Required:

·       Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license in good standing

·       Master’s degree in nursing

·       Certified Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner

·       Ability to dispense and prescribe medications in accordance with state and federal regulations

·       Preferred

·       At least 1-3 years of experience in occupational health, internal medicine, or acute care

·       Certification in Occupational Health Nursing and/or Case management

·       Spirometry and Audiometry certification

·       Working knowledge of regulatory areas (e.g., ADA, OSHA, FMLA, Workers’ Comp, STD/LTD