Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant PRN

Concentra•Temple, TX

10d

About The Position

At Concentra, the Nurse Practitioner is a vital member of the patient care team, providing exceptional care in support of the mission to improve the health of America's workforce. The Nurse Practitioner initiates, develops, and implements nursing care plans in accordance with state laws, Concentra medical protocols and policies, practices, and procedures. The role provides clinical services and a compassionate patient experience while supporting center operations and maintaining confidential health 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, consistent with state practice laws; must maintain licensure throughout employment.
Customarily at least two years of demonstrated experience in occupational medicine, urgent care, or an emergency setting.
Ability to make decisions and solve problems using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions.
Outstanding customer service skills and ability to interact with people tactfully and professionally.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information, including HIPAA and PHI, in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.
Demonstrated knowledge of state-specific occupational medicine requirements.
Demonstrated working knowledge of clinical operations.
Knowledge of laws and regulations governing 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, recording their condition, reactions to drugs and treatments, and 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 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 medical records and 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 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 expectations measured by NPER, NPS, and TATs.
Ensure accuracy in tasks such as drug screens, DOTs, bandaging, dressings, and quality assurance checks.
Complete results and paperwork accurately, concisely, promptly, and fully.
Provide an excellent, compassionate, and warm patient experience regardless of patient volume.
Manage time, prioritize, and multitask in a busy environment; adapt to changing business needs, including scheduling and working additional or different hours or 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 client needs and take appropriate action.
Contribute to center operations, demonstrate personal excellence, and hold self and others accountable while assisting others to achieve results.
Protect confidential and critical information through ongoing discretion and secure information management.