Nurse Practitioner

WORKCARE INC•Town of Clay, NY

27d•$64 - $68•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a full-time Nurse Practitioner to support medical and safety efforts at large scale construction site located in Clay, NY. This project is anticipated to last multiple years with exact timing to be determined by client requirements. The Nurse Practitioner will provide health care services to patients and as needed to support medical and safety efforts at site. Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 4:00pm.

Requirements

Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in New York with national certification in the state applying to.
Must have unrestricted DEA license.
Current ACLS/BLS certifications.
A minimum of 3 years advanced practice experience with prior occupational medicine preferred.
Must be able to demonstrate the ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality.
The ability to make independent decisions in accordance with company policy and procedures.
Take initiative on issues that arise daily.
Able to manage multiple priorities.
Must have the ability to maintain a professional approach with others in job-demanding, multitasking and/or project support situations.
Must be competent in the Windows operating system environment, Adobe Professional, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Teams) and learn other software (example: SAP, Cority, etc.) as needed.
Requires sitting for long periods of time, working at a desk.
Some bending and stretching could be required.
Working under stress and use of computer/phone required.
Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard.
Occasionally may be required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and/or crouch.
May occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Require daily walk to & from parking lot to clinic.
May drive emergency vehicle within the site when responding to an incident.
Mainly indoor, office environment conditions.
The noise level is usually moderate.
Air quality is good, and temperature is controlled.
Clinic is located within the protected/regulated area.

Nice To Haves

prior occupational medicine preferred

Responsibilities

Provides first-aid, medical treatment and appropriate follow-up to occupationally ill/injured workers consistent with appropriate Workers’ Compensation standards and laws.
Provides first-aid or minimal incidental care and treatment and appropriate follow-up for non-occupational conditions consistent with appropriate standards for an employer on-site clinic and laws.
Performs regulatory testing, TB tests, immunizations, blood draws, drug testing if required.
Performs other wellness activities, flu shots, education and coaching for programs as requested.
Performs examinations for employee medical surveillance programs including new hire, fit-for-duty, return-to-work, or exit exams.
Provides return-to-work clearances as appropriate.
Performs effective case management follow-up for injuries/illness and absences.
Provides counseling to employees on employment risk reduction initiatives as needed.
Maintains frequent communication with Medical Director and WorkCare Clinic manager and Program Manager-Onsite Services regarding all clinic issues and client requests.
Maintains employee health records and databases.
Computer data entry of all employee demographic and health information.
Responsibly handles and guards Protected Health Information.
Follows all applicable HIPAA laws, regulations, and guidelines.
Develops and maintains good relationships with client management, medical and safety personnel, co-workers and WorkCare supervisors and managers.
Communicates with appropriate client management frequently.
Provides timely, accurate reporting as dictated by client, WorkCare and by law.