Nurse Practitioner

Workcare • Elwood, IL

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About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner at Workcare Inc. will provide healthcare services to employees at the onsite clinic in Elwood, IL. This full-time role involves direct patient care, management of occupational injuries and illnesses, and support for medical and safety efforts at the site. The Nurse Practitioner will work Monday to Friday from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm, focusing on employee health and wellness programs, regulatory exam testing, and maintaining accurate health records.

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Illinois with national certification.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience working as a Nurse Practitioner, preferably in an occupational health, urgent care, or emergency setting.
• Current DEA license.
• Current ACLS/BLS certifications.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills; problem solving, and decision making.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong clinical skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in occupational health settings.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care and management/oversight for all occupational injuries/illnesses at the work site and regulatory exam testing.
• Measure and record vital signs prior to consultations with the doctor.
• Administer physical exams and components of regulatory exams which require Nurse Practitioner review.
• Facilitate and coordinate required lab work and diagnostic testing or medical imaging requirements.
• Provide immunizations and health screenings to employees as needed.
• Maintain a controlled drug register in compliance with all applicable laws.
• Direct, perform, and oversee required regulatory testing and medical surveillance.
• Assist with creation/implementation of site-specific treatment protocols.
• Active participation in the development/implementation of employee health and wellness programs.
• Conduct occupationally-focused health screening and assessment programs such as new hire, fit-for-duty, return-to-work, exit exams and substance abuse.
• Maintain accurate and timely employee health records and databases while adhering to applicable HIPAA and other regulatory statutes.
• Review/modify work-related injury/illness protocols and provide effective case management strategies.
• Provide counseling, ergonomic/functional work analysis, and other occupationally focused care to enhance safety and job satisfaction.
• Foster and maintain a collaborative relationship with clients, medical and safety personnel, and fellow staff members.
• Maintain open communications and timely reporting with WorkCare and client Medical Directors.

Benefits

• Health savings account
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed