Nurse Practitioner, Occ Health, Per Diem

Company: Steward Health Care
Location: Ayer
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

Location: Nashoba Valley Medical CenterPosted Date: 12/14/2022Job SummaryWe are currently seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Occupational Health, to provide injury care, and perform various types of physical and medical surveillance exams for work-related exposures. The NP will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Direct care of Clinic patients, including physicals, return-to-work, fitness-for-duty, DOT and medical surveillance exams, as well as review of diagnostic tests
• Plan appropriate therapeutic measures and make medical clearance determinations
• Work closely with the Manager, Clinic Operations and Health Medical Director
• Provide input and task-oriented focus to clinic operations, as needed
• Ensure compliance with government regulatory programs
• Ensure that client-specific forms, and other required documents, are completed, as neededJob Requirements:
  • Current Nurse Practitioner licensed in the State of Massachusetts
  • 2+ years' experience in a clinical discipline
  • Experience in occupational health, outpatient, urgent care, or emergency department setting
  • Experience treating injured employees
  • Proven ability to deliver patient care without a physician present
  • Excellent clinical, customer service, and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervisionPreferred Experience:
    • Current DOT Medical Examiner's Certification (if not currently certified, must be willing to become certified);
    • Certification in Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC)
    • Spirometry preferred
      Additional Information Important COVID message:Please note, Nashoba Valley Medical Center is taking additional, necessary preparations to ensure patients can receive compassionate care in a safe, carefully managed environment - with confidence and without fear. Our Safe and Ready program consists of a rigorous [five-point] standard ensuring patient safety, confidence and convenience: Expanded hours will allow previously cancelled procedures to be scheduled as quickly as possible. Any COVID-19 related care takes place in designated areas away from other patients and their families. Emergency Departments are reorganized to be a safe place to treat all emergency patients. A stringent cleaning policy has been implemented throughout the hospital. A strictly controlled visitor and masking policy is required for patient safety. You can rest assured that we have made the necessary preparations to provide care in a safe, controlled and professional way.

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