Nurse Practitioner, Employee Health

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center • Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner in Employee Health at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is responsible for providing specialized care to ambulatory clients. This full-time position requires 80 hours per pay period, with a day shift schedule from Monday to Friday, 7 am to 4 pm. The role involves minimal travel to outlying clinics, but not on a regular basis. Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is a certified and accredited facility with 468 beds, recognized for its advanced care in various medical fields. The center is part of Covenant Health, a non-profit health system known for its patient-focused culture and robust employee benefits.

Requirements

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience.
• Must have and maintain certification by American Nurses Association, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, or a National Certification Corporation (NCC) certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
• Must meet the State's requirements as a Nurse Practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Performs expanded role duties in health assessment, treatment, and education of the ambulatory patient.
• Evaluates employees for capacity to work; orders work restrictions based on examination/test data and information from physicians when applicable.
• Collaborates with physician preceptor on clinical issues and medical surveillance requirements for select employees.
• Maintains updated policy and procedure manual for the Employee Health department.
• Provides supervision of staff for daily operations.
• Provides educational opportunities for staff on Employee Health functions and provides updated information on changes in the field.
• Maintains current knowledge base on regulatory requirements pertinent to Employee Health (i.e. OSHA, Infection Control, the Joint Commission, etc).
• Serves as a system-wide employee health and occupational health resource.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals on matters relevant to employee health.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Completes required education assignments annually.
• Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• Unmatched medical insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Certification bonuses
• Leadership and professional development programs
• Employer-matched 401(k)
• Generous Combined Time Off (CTO) program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed