Occupational Nurse Practitioner

Eastman • Kingsport, TN

2d

About The Position

The Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner performs surveillance examinations and evaluates and treats occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses. The role manages acute medical conditions within the Nurse Practitioner’s scope of practice and maintains electronic medical records. The position also involves evaluating patients for return to work and work readiness, treating acute illnesses and injuries and chronic diseases, and developing safety plans for the work environment.

The successful candidate is organized, dependable, able to prioritize and manage changing schedules, and able to handle confidential information discreetly. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required, as is the ability to work cooperatively with coworkers, customers, and management and support company goals. The position requires a master’s degree in Nursing, active Tennessee Nurse Practitioner licensure in good standing, nationally accredited certification, and at least three years of professional Nurse Practitioner experience. Current DOT Medical Examiner Certification is strongly preferred.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Passed the NCLEX-PN examination.
• Active Tennessee Nurse Practitioner licensure in good standing.
• Certification with a nationally accredited affiliation.
• At least 3 years of professional Nurse Practitioner experience.
• Proven experience treating acute illnesses and injuries and managing chronic disease.
• Ability to evaluate patients for return to work and work readiness.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply new skills and technologies.
• Dependability and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong professional interpersonal skills and clear, concise verbal and written communication.
• Ability to function in a team setting and interact cooperatively and constructively with coworkers, customers, and management.

Nice To Haves

• Current DOT Medical Examiner Certification.
• Experience working in an Occupational Health Clinic.
• Experience performing OSHA surveillance examinations.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform surveillance examinations.
• Evaluate and treat occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Manage acute medical conditions within Nurse Practitioner scope of practice.
• Manage electronic medical records.
• Evaluate patients for return to work and work readiness.
• Treat acute illnesses and injuries and manage chronic diseases.
• Develop safety plans for the work environment.
• Organize work to manage changing schedules and daily departmental demands.
• Prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Communicate clearly and professionally, verbally and in writing.
• Work cooperatively with coworkers, customers, and management and support company goals and objectives.

Benefits

• Base pay plus performance-based incentive opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, prescription-drug, and dental coverage.
• Health Savings Account option.
• Voluntary benefits including vision, optional life, and critical-illness protection.
• Financial-planning tools.
• Family-building assistance, including adoption, pregnancy, and fertility resources.
• Parental leave.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program counseling.
• 401(k) with company match and an additional annual retirement contribution.
• Eleven paid holidays and one personal day.
• Paid time off and paid vacation.
• Mentorship, learning resources, and leadership programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level