Job Description

Job Title: Senior Nurse Practitioner

Location: 31 Technology Drive Suite 200, Irvine CA, 92618

100% onsite

Duration: 06 Months Contract (possible extension)

Pay Rate: $70-$99/hr on w2

Position Summary

Established and productive individual contributor, who works under moderate supervision.

Services are provided under the mentorship or supervision of a Site Lead or Health Services & Resources Supervisor and general direction of the designated physician (as required by law).

Provides occupational health nursing, medical, and integrated services consistent with the policies, guidelines, objectives, and content of the client Occupational Health program.

Adheres to established privacy, safety, and confidentiality regulations.

Qualifications

Required

• Active Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license in good standing (State of California)

• Master’s degree in nursing

• Certified Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner

• Ability to dispense and prescribe medications in accordance with state and federal regulations

Preferred

• 1-3 years of experience in occupational health, internal medicine, or acute care

• Certification in Occupational Health Nursing and/or Case management

• Spirometry and Audiometry certification

• Working knowledge of regulatory areas (e.g., ADA, OSHA, FMLA, Workers’ Comp, STD/LTD)

Principal Responsibilities

• Provide acute episodic ambulatory care, consultative occupational injury/illness care, as well as health and wellness counseling and promotion for employees.

• Review clinical data, laboratory, and imaging results, initiate appropriate interventions, and/or referrals.

• Carry a patient caseload requiring a high degree of independent judgement and advanced skill gained through academic and clinical preparation.

• Provides emergency (first- aid) treatments to employees who become ill or suffer an accident on company premises, arranging for transportation to another care provider, if needed. Notifies all concerned.

• Provide subcutaneous immunotherapy for individuals in their maintenance phase as deemed by a treating allergist.

• Provision of travel health services for individuals traveling internationally requiring review and administration of applicable vaccines, prescription for applicable medications, and education/counseling tailored to the individual’s destination and medical history.

• Collaborates cross-functionally to create and maintain safe work environments and facilities.

• Coordinates the investigation of complaints or problems and takes corrective action.

• Acts as a liaison with medical providers to ensure patient adherence to billing policies and procedures.

• Coaches more junior colleagues in techniques, processes, and responsibilities.

• Participates as an active member of the First Aid/Emergency Response Team.

• Provides various preventive health evaluations and tests in accordance with the company Health Services program protocols.

• Conducts health profiles, health evaluations and other services within the integrated employee Health Services & Resources strategy including but not limited to health promotion education, health screenings, drug screenings.

• Complies with policy, procedures, standard of nursing practice, written standing orders, protocols and medical directives as required by the company and State Nurse Practice Act.

• Maintains accurate clinical records, utilizing approved medical, nursing, and statistical formats, including computer technology.

• Advises and counsels employees within areas of core competency and integrated services and makes appropriate referrals (internal and external) when indicated.

• Provides advice, counsel, and access to education to and for first aid personnel.

• Develops knowledge of the occupational hazards/exposures, and treatment thereof, for the specific location.

• Assists in the process of medical leaves of absence and Workers’ Compensation as required.

• Participates in periodic evaluations (customers surveys, trend analysis, etc.) of the effectiveness of the Health Services & Resources services provided to the employees.

• Supports the operations of our Occupational Health Clinics. Assists in maintaining the health facility in an orderly, clean, and sanitary condition.

• Participates and advises employees on organization’s available services and facilities

• Attends continuing education programs, maintains current nursing license and certifications.

• Participates in internal or cross functional projects and teams.

• Updates and maintains employee medical records in appropriate electronic medical records (EMR) systems.

• Understands and applies client’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives in day-to-day interactions with team.

Decision-Making & Problem Solving

Strong organizational and communication skills required.

Ability to maintain confidentiality a must.

Must comply with local and state laws, and regulatory requirements.

Must comply with limitations of scope of practice.

Knowledge of OSHA, FMLA, ADA preferred.

External & Internal Interactions

Site Company Management, Human Resources, technical and professional experts, wellness and safety professionals, supervisors, employees, vendors, and treatment providers

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Position requires inclusion into Bloodborne Pathogens program.

• Active participant of site Emergency Response Team

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