Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant Occ Health

💰 $10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS RELOCATION ASSISTANCE! 💰

The Nurse Practitioner (NP)/Physican Assistant (PA) Occuptional Health works in collaboration with providers to assess, plan and provide patient care, within the scope of the provider license.  This position orders, interprets and records results of clinical tests and reports results to the provider.  The NP/PA also prescribes medication and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment.

Essential Functions

- Obtains, compiles and records patient medical data within the scope of practice identified by their Advanced Practice license.

- Manages and treats work-releated injuries and illnesses, providing immediate care and coordinating further treatment as necessary.

- Investigates workplace accidents and incidents to identify causes and recommend preventative measures.

- Collaborates with leadership to develop policies and procedures that ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.

Other Duties

- Contributes to the development of new services, programs, or processes.

- Administers and/or orders diagnostic test pertinent to the patients’ need.

- Participates in departmental and hospital wide informational meetings and inservices, including staff meetings, hospital wide forums, and seminars.

- Reviews department and hospitalwide policies and procedures annually.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Abilities

- The NP/PA must be able to relate to and work with culturally diverse patients and emotionally distressed patients.

- Able to read, write and speak English in an understandable manner.

- Possesses visual and hearing acuity, and/or the ability to assess, document and implement action required to meet patient/family needs.

- Able to cope with varying and unpredictable situations tactfully with staff, patients, family members, visitors, and the general public.

- Able to respond to emergency and crisis situations in a timely and professional manner

Continuing Education

- Maintains national certification and Advanced Practice degree by completing continuing education hours as requred by the applicable certifying body.

Supervisory Responsibilities

- Works under the direction of the Supervising Physician (SP).

- Meets with SP on a weekly, if not daily, basis to review, report and implement forms of patient care/treatment.

- Participates in educational training initiated or provided by the SP.

Work Environment

At Summit Healthcare, our mission statement is that we are trusted to provide exceptional, compassionate care close to home. Our vision is to be the healthcare system of choice.

To uphold our mission and vision statements, we expect all employees to practice SHINE Behavioral standards:

- Always SHINE – show respect and be kind.

- Always work together – we are on the same team.

- Always serve others – no job is beneath you.

- Always maintain high standards of quality and safety – best practice every time.

- Always communicate clearly – be compassionate.

- Always practice integrity – maintain confidentiality.

- Always be accountable – take responsibility.

- Always empower – create an environment of success.

- Always excel – don’t settle for mediocrity.

- Always promote wellness – make choices for a healthy lifestyle.

Physical Demands

Exerts up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. The worker is exposed to contact with chemicals and infectious fluids, heavy lifting, constant standing, extensive close work, and extensive computer work.

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Required Education and Experience

- Licensed Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA).

- CPR/BLS Certification (within 30 days of hire date).

- Medical Examiner Certification for Department of Transportaion (within 2 months of hire).

- Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT) certification,

- Department of Transportation (DOT) drug screening certification.

- Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist (CAOHC) certification (within 6 months of hire).

- Pulmonary Function Test by National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) certification (within 6 years of hire).

Preferred Education and Experience

- ACLS certification.

- Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN or COHN-S).

- 2 – 3 years of Occupational Health or similar experience.

OSHA Exposure Category:

Involves exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

This is a safety sensitive position.