Nurse Practitioner

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you an experienced Nurse Practitioner looking for an opportunity to shape a comprehensive occupational health program supporting one of the nation's premier research and engineering organizations? The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) within the Environmental Health & Safety Group is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive occupational and preventive healthcare services to APL staff. This role functions at the provider level, delivering independent assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and regulatory oversight in collaboration with the Medical Director, Medical Review Officer (MRO), and Occupational Health nursing team. Working collaboratively with occupational health nurses, EHS professionals, and external healthcare providers, you will provide medical expertise across a broad range of occupational health programs.

Requirements

Hold a Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Possess an active Maryland APRN license (or Compact eligibility) and national Nurse Practitioner certification.
Maintain current certification through the FMCSA National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners.
Bring at least 5+ years of clinical practice experience in Occupational Health, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, or a closely related field.
Have demonstrated experience in occupational injury evaluation, treatment, and case management.
Possess working knowledge of OSHA regulations; workplace hazards (biologic, chemical, physical, radiologic); Workers’ Compensation statutes; and fitness‑for‑duty assessment principles.
Exhibit strong clinical judgment and the ability to make independent, evidence‑based decisions.
Have demonstrated ability to partner effectively with occupational health nursing staff in a collaborative, team-based care model, fostering mutual respect, shared clinical decision-making, and coordinated delivery of occupational health services.
Are proficient with Electronic Health Records and standard office software.
Hold current CPR/BLS certification.
Are able to obtain a Secret security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Maintain COHN or COHN-S certification.
Maintain CAOHC certification.
Have completed NIOSH-approved spirometry training.
Have demonstrated experience overseeing medical surveillance programs and broader occupational health operations.
Have experience leading performance improvement initiatives or contributing to program development.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive occupational health evaluations, including DOT exams (FMCSA-certified Medical Examiner required), pre-placement assessments, firefighter and safety-sensitive exams, and specialized evaluations (e.g., ordnance, biological, field/at-sea).
Diagnose and manage occupational injuries and illnesses, providing urgent and episodic care as needed.
Prescribe medications, deliver therapeutic interventions, and coordinate specialty referrals.
Interpret diagnostic testing results from laboratory tests, EKGs, pulmonary function tests, audiograms, and vision assessments.
Perform fitness-for-duty evaluations and reproductive hazard assessments, ensuring appropriate follow-up and referrals.
Evaluate, treat, and monitor work-related injuries and illnesses, ensuring appropriate referrals and supporting timely return-to-work outcomes.
Promote early intervention and stay-at-work strategies to optimize recovery and reduce lost work time.
Develop and oversee individualized return-to-work plans and work restriction recommendations.
Manage workers’ compensation cases, including coordination with external providers and ongoing case review.
Partner with the Accommodations Coordinator to provide medical guidance for workplace accommodation requests and support ADA-compliant implementation.
Lead preventive health initiatives including travel medicine, immunotherapy, immunizations, and early musculoskeletal intervention programs.
Oversee medical surveillance programs, including respiratory protection, hearing conservation, and vision/laser safety.
Manage drug and alcohol testing programs.
Provide employee health education and support workplace safety and wellness initiatives.
Assess workplace hazards and participate in accident investigations to support continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and all applicable occupational health regulations.
Maintain required regulatory documentation and recordkeeping.
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation.
Participate in annual policy and SOP reviews.
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and support ongoing program development.