Lead Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner (NP), Day Shift, Occupational Health

Adventist HealthCare • White Oak, MD

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

White Oak Medical Center seeks to hire a Lead Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner (NP) for our Occupational Health Team who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. This role involves assessing and implementing employee training related to Occupational Health issues, partnering with HR leaders and management on medical disability and return-to-work programs, and diagnosing and treating workplace injuries and illnesses. The Lead NP will also develop policies, enhance healthcare worker safety, lead Occupational Health staff, oversee various health programs, and manage injury data and worker's compensation claims. Additionally, this position is a member of the local emergency response team and provides occupational health services as needed, ensuring adherence to collaborative agreements and policies.

Requirements

• BSN, MSN.
• Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Maryland required.
• ANCC or AANP Certified as an Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner in Maryland.
• 2-5-year NP experience.
• CPR Certified by American Heart
• Must be approved/credentialed as staff affiliate by the Medical/Dental staff.
• Ability to diplomatically work with employees and medical staff regarding occupational health or WC related issues.
• Good PC skills such as Internet, email and windows environment.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in occupational health, Case Management or experience in occupational health nursing or related field preferred.
• Office management preferred.
• Experience with Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Skype, and Workday preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses for, and helps implement working with management employee training and education related to Occupational Health issues.
• Works as a partner and resource to the local HR leaders and management with issues related to medical disability and return to work (RTW) program.
• Performs physical exam / or health assessments, diagnosing, and implementing therapeutic regimen for workplace injury and illness.
• Works with the OH RN WC Case Manager, as appropriate to ensure injured worker prompt return to work in modified or full duty.
• Performs post-offer medical history / health assessments, as needed, in accordance with standard of care practices and hospital policies.
• Develops / revise policies and procedures to support employee health functions and meeting regulatory compliance's.
• Works with management to enhance HCW safety and hazard elimination (HEP), injury investigation and root cause identification, in order to decrease frequency.
• Leads and as appropriate manages Occupational Health staff to deliver excellent service.
• Supports and ensure execution of all Occupational Health programs initiatives.
• Monitors, trends & analyze injury data and reports quarterly to entity Directors and VP’s, as well as Safety and IPAC committees.
• Oversees the local annual TB Testing, annual mandatory Flu and other HCW immunizations and medical surveillance programs, as per CDC guidelines.
• Monitors supply utilization.
• Monitors entity WC cost and implement strategy to reduce cost and enhance employee safety as per Hazard Elimination Annual Plan (HEP).
• Works with the RN WC Case Manager, as appropriate, to ensure accuracy and timelessness of the worker’s compensation program and claim management.
• Ensures proper maintenance of the OSHA logs.
• Ensures OSHA log 300 A Summary is signed by CEO and published at the end of each January, as per regulation.
• Manages the entity HCW screening during an emergency event as per policy following guidance from the Incident Command Center and the Health Department.
• Provides occupational health services for physicians and other contractual services as needed.
• Ensures that practice adheres to Nurse Practitioner-Physician collaborative agreement as well as Occupational Health policies.
• Consistently provides excellent and compassionate care for those we serve.
• Treat everyone with kindness and utmost respect consistent with organizational values.

Benefits

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Free Employee parking
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
• Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
• Paid Time Off
• Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
• Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
• Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level