PRN Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner

The EHS Nurse Practitioner supports, with excellence and compassion, occupational health and related services that are provided to all GBMC employees and new-hire candidates. Services are provided in accordance with regulatory and accrediting guidelines. Responsibilities include contributing to the development and implementation of occupational health strategies; Worker’s Compensation cost control; Providing physical exams, care, and treatment for injured workers; Referring injured workers to medical specialists when appropriate; assisting with the new employee health assessment on-boarding process; assisting with monitoring and planning based on data collection, trending and data analysis; Partnering with the EHS team to enhance safety, injury prevention, and hazard elimination.

Education:
Successful completion of certified nurse practitioner program.

Experience:
Licensed as an Adult Nurse Practitioner or a Family Nurse Practitioner by the Board of Medical Examiners of Maryland/Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses
Occupational Health Nurse certification (COHN) desirable.
Completion of "Health care Provider" CPR course, yearly.

Licensures/Certifications:
Current licensure as an adult nurse practitioner by the Board of Medical Examiners of Maryland/Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses.
Completion of health care CPR course annually.

Skills:
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable OSHA, JCAHO, State of Maryland, Baltimore County, and Centers for Disease Control regulations as related to employee health issues normally acquired through previous employee health and clinical nursing experience.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Personal computer skills including the ability to use word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Skills in effectively collaborating with a wide variety of interdisciplinary service providers.

Working Conditions:

May have exposure to communicable or infectious diseases

Conditions of Employment:

Maintains current licensure as RN/Nurse Practitioner

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Performs employment physical assessments and screening tests, including detailed medical history, tuberculosis screening, vision (color blind) screening, and arrangements for appropriate laboratory tests. Interprets and evaluates historical data, laboratory reports and screening tests to accurately determine current health status, vaccine needs and other requirements.
• Supports annual tuberculosis screening for all employees. Works with the EHS Director to assure appropriate follow-up of positive results and to ensure compliance with OSHA requirements.
• Supports post-exposure surveillance for employees exposed to undiagnosed tuberculosis, needle sticks, and other exposures to infectious disease. Reviews charts and information to determine if HIV testing is necessary. Counsels employees for pre-HIV testing as required in accordance with policy and federal law. Provides follow-up care in accordance with established protocol and in consultation with physician.
• Returns employees to work after injury or illness in a safe manner.
• Supports employee vaccination (i.e., MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap, and influenza) as required by policy and appropriately documents vaccinations.
• Provides initial assessment of employee incidents (falls, burns, muscle strain); and performs proper follow-up and referrals as necessary. Provides information to complete the OSHA 300 log.
• Practice is based on an appropriate plan of care, scientific principles, theoretical knowledge/clinical expertise, considerations for individual situations, and consistent with teaching/learning opportunities.
• Maintains a process for systematic follow-up with those who have had a workplace illness/injury.
• Makes immediate/emergent referrals for urgent or life-threatening health needs.
• Maintains appropriate clinical documentation.
• Acts as a resource for employees seeking health care; and acts as a clinical resource and mentor for the EHS staff.
• Contributes to the achievement of departmental goals and objectives.
• Supports the Director of Employee Health Services with wellness initiatives and with other work-related activities as required.

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

·         Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy

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