Lead Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner (NP), Day Shift, Occupational Health

Adventist Health Care White Oak Medical Center seeks to hire a Lead Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner (NP) for our Occupational Health Team who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing.

Responsibilities

• Assesses for, and helps implement working with management employee training and education related to Occupational Health issues.
• Works as a partner and resource to the local HR leaders and management with issues related to medical disability and return to work (RTW) program.
• Is knowledgeable about FMLA and ADA and Workers’ Comp regulations.
• Performs physical exam or health assessments, diagnosing, and implementing therapeutic regimen for workplace injury and illness.
• Works with the OH RN WC Case Manager, as appropriate to ensure injured worker prompt return to work in modified or full duty.
• Performs post-offer medical history / health assessments, as needed, in accordance with standard of care practices and hospital policies.
• Develops / revises policies and procedures to support employee health functions and meeting regulatory compliance.
• Works collaboratively with multi-disciplines to achieve the local OH and system’s goals.
• Works with management to enhance HCW safety and hazard elimination (HEP), injury investigation and root cause identification, in order to decrease frequency.
• Leads and, as appropriate, manages Occupational Health staff to deliver excellent service.
• Supports and ensures execution of all Occupational Health programs initiatives.
• Monitors, trends & analyzes injury data and reports quarterly to entity Directors and VP’s, as well as Safety and IPAC committees.
• Oversees the local annual TB Testing, annual mandatory Flu and other HCW immunizations and medical surveillance programs, as per CDC guidelines.
• Monitors supply utilization.
• Monitors entity WC cost and implements strategy to reduce cost and enhance employee safety as per Hazard Elimination Annual Plan (HEP).
• Works with the RN WC Case Manager, as appropriate, to ensure accuracy and timeliness of the worker’s compensation program and claim management.
• Ensures proper maintenance of the OSHA logs.
• Ensures OSHA log 300 A Summary is signed by CEO and published at the end of each January, as per regulation.
• A member of the local emergency response team.
• Manages the entity HCW screening during an emergency event as per policy following guidance from the Incident Command Center and the Health Department.
• Provides occupational health services for physicians and other contractual services as needed.
• Ensures that practice adheres to Nurse Practitioner-Physician collaborative agreement as well as Occupational Health policies.
• Consistently provides excellent and compassionate care for those we serve.
• Treats everyone with kindness and utmost respect consistent with organizational values.

Requirements

• BSN, MSN.
• Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Maryland required.
• ANCC or AANP Certified as an Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner in Maryland.
• 2-5 years NP experience.
• CPR Certified by American Heart Association.
• Must be approved/credentialed as staff affiliate by the Medical/Dental staff.
• Certification in occupational health, Case Management or experience in occupational health nursing or related field preferred.
• Office management experience preferred.
• Ability to diplomatically work with employees and medical staff regarding occupational health or WC related issues.
• Good PC skills such as Internet, email, and Windows environment.
• Experience with Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Skype, and Workday preferred.

Schedule

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Hours per Week: 40 hrs/week
• Typical Daily Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Weekend Requirements: No
• Holiday Requirements: Required (follow company holiday calendar)
• Shift Differential Eligible: No

This position will work at White Oak Medical Center in Silver Spring, MD 3 days a week and at Fort Washington Medical Center in Fort Washington, MD 2 days a week.

Pay

Pay Range: $96,058.56 - $145,995.20

Benefits

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Free Employee parking
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
• Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D (short-term disability buy-up available)
• Paid Time Off
• Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
• Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
• Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support