Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner, PRN

GBMC HealthCare•Towson, MD

1d•$109,502 - $164,254

About The Position

Under general supervision, the EHS Nurse Practitioner provides occupational health and related services to GBMC employees and new-hire candidates with excellence and compassion, in accordance with regulatory and accrediting guidelines. The role contributes to occupational health strategies and workers’ compensation cost control, provides examinations and care for injured employees, refers employees to specialists when appropriate, supports new-hire health assessments, and assists with occupational health data collection, trending, and analysis. The nurse practitioner partners with the EHS team to improve safety, prevent injuries, and eliminate hazards. The position performs employment physical assessments and screening, supports tuberculosis screening and post-exposure surveillance, assists with employee vaccinations, assesses workplace incidents, and provides follow-up care and referrals. It maintains clinical documentation and systematic follow-up for workplace illnesses and injuries, supports employees and EHS staff as a clinical resource, and assists the Director of Employee Health Services with wellness initiatives and other work-related activities. The role is expected to demonstrate GBMC Values: Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork, Ethical Behavior, and Results.

Requirements

Successful completion of a certified nurse practitioner program.
Current licensure as an adult nurse practitioner or family nurse practitioner by the applicable Maryland licensing board; current RN/Nurse Practitioner licensure must be maintained.
Complete a health-care-provider CPR course annually.
Demonstrated knowledge of applicable OSHA, JCAHO, State of Maryland, Baltimore County, and CDC regulations related to employee health.
Planning and organizational skills.
Personal computer skills, including word-processing and spreadsheet software.
Familiarity with electronic medical records.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with a wide variety of interdisciplinary service providers.

Nice To Haves

Occupational Health Nurse certification (COHN).

Responsibilities

Perform employment physical assessments and screening tests, including medical histories, tuberculosis and vision screening, and arrangements for appropriate laboratory tests; evaluate results to determine health status, vaccine needs, and other requirements.
Support annual tuberculosis screening for employees and coordinate follow-up of positive results with the EHS Director to help ensure OSHA compliance.
Support post-exposure surveillance for tuberculosis, needle sticks, and other infectious-disease exposures; review records to determine whether HIV testing is necessary, counsel employees before testing as required, and provide protocol-based follow-up in consultation with a physician.
Return employees to work safely after injury or illness.
Support and appropriately document employee vaccinations, including MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap, and influenza, as required by policy.
Provide initial assessments of employee incidents, such as falls, burns, and muscle strains; arrange follow-up and referrals as needed and provide information for the OSHA 300 log.
Base clinical practice on an appropriate plan of care, scientific principles, theoretical knowledge, clinical expertise, individual circumstances, and teaching and learning opportunities.
Maintain systematic follow-up for employees with workplace illnesses or injuries.
Make immediate or emergent referrals for urgent or life-threatening health needs.
Maintain appropriate clinical documentation.
Serve as a health-care resource for employees and as a clinical resource and mentor for EHS staff.
Contribute to departmental goals and objectives.
Support the Director of Employee Health Services with wellness initiatives and other work-related activities as required.
Contribute to occupational health strategies, workers’ compensation cost control, safety, injury prevention, hazard elimination, and occupational health data monitoring and analysis.