Advanced Practice Provider (PRN)

About the Role

The role of the Occupational Nurse Practitioner is a multi-faceted and diverse one, as these advanced nursing professionals serve as healthcare providers, safety inspectors, educators, and architects of new health and safety measures and programs.

Objectives

• Provide treatment and physicals to sick or injured patients
• Document and report observations and any treatment provided

Responsibilities

• Take pertinent histories and perform examinations relevant to patient complaint and presentation along with performing routine human resource functions such as physicals, return to work, and fitness for duty evaluations
• Order and interpret results of routine laboratory tests, including CBC's, Blood chemistries, UA's and any other pertinent diagnostic labs deemed necessary for evaluation
• Order and interpret routine radiological studies, pulmonary function tests and audiograms
• Establish medical diagnoses and determine a plan of care and treatment
• Refer patients for appropriate follow up care when indicated
• Deliver and document all aspects of patient care according to standards set forth by Prime Occupational Medicine
• Provide patient healthcare teaching and counseling relevant to presenting problems
• Document discharge instructions and summarization
• Other clinical services deemed to be appropriate for the services of the patients under the NP's care, within the NP's scope of practice
• The APP will practice with the supervision of an approved SP, which involves either being on site or readily available via telecommunications

Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to prioritize decision and act quickly in the best interest of the patient
• Focus
• Organizational skills
• Self disciplined
• Knowledge of medical procedures, terminology and medications
• Ability to stay calm and make the right decisions in adverse conditions
• Adaptable with a great deal of stamina
• Excellent working knowledge of medical equipment and devices
• Integrity and compassion towards human pain
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awareness
• Aptitude for problem-solving and thorough knowledge of clinic procedures and policies
• Advanced knowledge of occupational medicine is strongly preferred
• Must be available for after-hours call coverage
• Active APP license in the state of Texas is required

Physical Demands

• Standing and walking long distances for prolonged periods of time
• Lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to 75 pounds
• Good vision
• Kneel, bend, or work in awkward positions
• Must be physically coordinated to perform required tasks to precision
• Repetitive motion
• Extensive use of computers and keyboard
• Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading
• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards
• Must have the ability to lift patients, packages and other items, to walk and stand for long distances, and drive a vehicle

Mental Requirements

• Learn new tasks
• Remember processes
• Maintain focus
• Complete tasks independently
• Make timely decisions in the context of a workflow
• Ability to communicate with employees and visitors
• Ability to complete tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity quota