Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant PRN

Concentra • Corpus Christi, TX

5d

About The Position

At Concentra, the Nurse Practitioner is a member of the patient care team who provides exceptional care to patients in support of the mission to improve the health of America's workforce. The role initiates, develops, and implements nursing care plans in accordance with state laws, Concentra medical protocols, policies, practices, and procedures. The position requires discretion and secure handling of confidential and critical information.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related health field from an accredited college or university.
• Master’s degree in nursing or a related health field from an accredited college or university.
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current Nurse Practitioner license in the state of employment, in accordance with state laws of practice; must maintain state licensure throughout employment.
• Customarily, at least two years of demonstrated experience in occupational medicine, urgent care, or an emergency setting.
• Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions.
• Outstanding customer service skills and the ability to deal with people tactfully and professionally.
• Ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information, including HIPAA and PHI, in accordance with federal and state laws and company policies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of state-specific occupational medicine requirements.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of clinical operations.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations governing delivery of rehabilitation services.
• Knowledge of workers’ compensation, clinical procedures, and processes involved in delivering quality care.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated willingness to participate in Continuing Medical Education.
• Concentra Core Competencies: Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative, and Flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques and protocols.
• Observe and evaluate patients, document their condition and reactions to drugs and treatments, and record significant incidents.
• Evaluate patient-care outcomes.
• Perform physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and physician instructions.
• May direct nursing care through nursing staff.
• Prescribe or recommend drugs and other treatments, including physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.
• Arrange referrals, consultations, and therapeutic services, and confer with specialists regarding courses of care and treatment.
• Draw blood and prepare paperwork for laboratory pickup.
• Perform urine drug screens using proper chain of custody and prepare specimens for pickup and shipment to the appropriate laboratory.
• Maintain onsite health, administrative, and program records while safeguarding the confidentiality of employee health information.
• Dispense medications as directed by a practitioner and in accordance with state regulations.
• Maintain and operate clinical equipment, including calibration and record keeping, in accordance with current policies and procedures.
• Perform ancillary testing and tasks as ordered by the Center Medical Director, including PFTs, EKGs, injections, audiograms, and blood draws, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients, clients, and peers while incorporating Orange Book values and exceeding customer and patient expectations as measured by NPER/NPS/TATs.
• Ensure accuracy when completing and executing tasks such as drug screens, DOTs, bandaging, dressings, and quality-assurance checks.
• Ensure documentation of results and paperwork is accurate, concise, timely, and complete.
• Provide a compassionate, warm patient experience regardless of patient volume.
• Manage time, prioritize, and multitask in a busy environment; adapt to business needs, including scheduling and working additional or different shifts when appropriate.
• Consistently deliver quality care in a busy clinical environment and assist in other areas as needed to ensure an excellent patient experience.
• Seek additional clinical training and self-development to consistently provide quality care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, clients, supervisors, and peers; listen to and understand internal and external client needs and address them.
• Contribute to overall center operations, demonstrate personal excellence, and hold oneself and others accountable while assisting others to achieve results.

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Colleague Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Discounts
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level