The Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to manage the day-to-day clinical operational activities at the PepsiCo Piscataway plant. The position reports directly to the East Regional Coordinator for the PepsiCo/JHU partnership. The position also works closely with the Executive Director, Medical Director, and Assistant Director of the Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide on-site services forty (40) hours per week at the PepsiCo clinic in Piscataway, NJ.
• Triage and treat, as appropriate, minor work-related and non-work-related injuries and illnesses.
• Dispense over-the-counter and prescription medications in accordance with pre-established standing orders for employees with minor work-related and non-work-related concerns (back pain, headache, pharyngitis).
• Provide on-site specimen/lab collection for employees presenting lab orders from their PCP.
• Perform urine drug screening and breath alcohol testing in accordance with company protocol.
• Provide onsite assessments for strep pharyngitis, UTI, influenza, hyperglycemia, and hypoglycemia.
• Provide support and case management for both work-related and non-work-related conditions for the purpose of reducing illness and absenteeism.
• Coordinate second opinions for employees absent due to workers’ compensation or disability, as necessary, in adherence with company protocols.
• Coordinate annual seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Coordinate and plan monthly health education seminars and general wellness events.
• Provide on-site patient education regarding illnesses, medication, treatments, etc.
• Work collaboratively with patients and their PCP/Specialist to facilitate early diagnosis and management of acute and chronic health problems.
  
  

Administrative services provided to PepsiCo include

• Maintain and revise, as needed, standardized procedures, protocols, and standing orders.
• Maintain adequate clinical supplies.
• Maintain Letter of Permit Exception with the New Jersey Department of Health/CLIA required for lab testing provided on-site.
• Maintain patient medical records.
  
  

Work collaboratively with the Benefits and Safety teams

• To coordinate and plan health and wellness events and initiatives.
• To manage workers’ compensation claims.
• To expand clinic services and reach.
• Provide crisis management/intervention, as needed.
• Provide general medical advice to the PepsiCo Human Resources and Safety/Risk Management departments.
• Ensure the provision of prompt, appropriate clinical care to all patients in accordance with PepsiCo and Johns Hopkins University protocols, State regulations, and professional standards.
• Develop relationships with clinical providers in the area to provide back-up clinical care.
• Ensure timely and appropriate problem resolution and follow-up to PepsiCo employees as required.
• Ensure PepsiCo's onsite clinic facilities are neat, clean, and attractive.
• Conduct oneself in an exemplary fashion to achieve goals.
• Ensure timely and appropriate problem resolution and follow-up to PepsiCo employees as required.
  
  

Special Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Analytical ability is necessary to evaluate and determine the health status of patients and implement proper care.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to interview, teach, and counsel patients and interact with clients/employers.
• A comprehensive understanding of outpatient adult medicine, patient care procedures, medical protocols, and testing procedures is necessary.
• Must have general computer knowledge and the ability to use computerized medical information systems.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in nursing; Registered Nurse license and Certified as a Nurse Practitioner
• Must be licensed in the state where practicing
• National Board Certification
• BLS certification
• Related experience (adult medicine)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum twelve months of related experience (adult medicine).
• Experience in Occupational Medicine, Workers’ Compensation, and DOT exams
• DOT Medical Examiner preferred.
• Certified Urine Drug Screen Collector preferred.
• Certified Breath Alcohol Technician preferred.
  
  

Classified Title: Nurse Practitioner

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MG

Starting Salary Range: $104,000 - $152,900 Annually ($120,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday / Varying

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: New Jersey

Department name: SOM DOM Occupational Health

Personnel area: School of Medicine