Occupational Nurse Practitioner

Valor Healthcare, Inc.•Warren, MI

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Valor Healthcare, with partners like Stellantis, extends its occupational clinic services to the private sector, focusing on the prevention and treatment of work-related injuries and illnesses, ergonomic evaluations, holistic wellness, safety education, and drug-free workplace programs. The goal is to keep accidents down and employees healthy, and to aid in the recuperation and productivity of injured employees.

Requirements

Licensed to practice medicine in the State where assigned.
Unrestricted MI state license to practice as an NP.
3 years of Occupational Medicine experience as an NP, preferably in an industrial setting, although will accept Emergency Room or Urgent Care experience within the last year.
Knowledge of and experience working with OSHA and workers’ compensation.

Nice To Haves

Board Certified in Occupational Medicine, or leading toward certification.

Responsibilities

Manage the Medical Department with administrative duties and responsibilities in the direction of assigned staff and in support of plant goals and objectives.
Provide advice and counsel to plant management on matters of occupational health.
Support the Scope of Services referenced in the job description.
Be knowledgeable in OSHA record keeping and compliance.
Manage disability and workers compensation cases.
Respond to emergencies anywhere on the plant premises and participate in emergency drills.
Provide advisory and consulting services to Plant Management, Chief Physician, and Corporate Medical Operations.
Provide clinical responsibilities for employee health, considering the working environment, materials, processes, and preventive measures.
Conduct periodic physical exams to determine work capacity and monitor worker health.
Assist in the implementation of medical programs and procedures in compliance with federal and state regulatory standards.
Adhere to high standards of professional ethics and all pertinent State and Federal laws governing the practice of medicine or nursing.
Monitor preventive maintenance on medical equipment and direct staff for corrective action/repair.
Provide regular audits of supplies and equipment.
Participate in chart audits.
Fill in at other local plants to ensure priority coverage.
Transfer to other local plants to meet business needs.
Provide support or telemedicine visits to other plants to meet business needs.
Attend a health and safety conference annually.
Train in the use of Cority, the electronic medical record system if not proficient.