Nurse Practitioner (DOM Occupational Health)

About the role

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner whose position provides clinical and administrative activities at the Mack Truck/Volvo on-site clinic. The position reports directly to the Regional Coordinator for the Mack Truck/JHU partnership and works closely with the Medical Director and Division Administrator of the Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site services forty (40) hours per week at the Mack Truck/Volvo facility in Macungie, PA.
• Triage and treat, as appropriate, work-related and non-work-related injuries and illnesses.
• Dispense over the counter and prescription medications in accordance with pre-established standing orders to employees with work-related and non-work-related injuries/illnesses.
• Provide on-site specimen/lab collection for employees presenting lab orders from their PCP.
• Perform urine drug screening and breath alcohol testing in accordance with Mack Truck/Volvo protocol.
• Provide support and case management for both work-related and non-work-related conditions for the purpose of reducing illness and absenteeism.
• Coordinate second opinions for employees absent due to workers’ compensation or disability, as necessary in adherence with Mack Truck/Volvo protocols.
• Assist, coordinate and plan monthly health education seminars and general wellness events.
• Provide onsite patient education regarding illnesses/injuries, medication, treatments, stretching etc.
• Provide referrals for employees who need the attention of a primary care physician or specialist in adherence with company protocols.
• Work collaboratively with patients and their PCP/Specialist to facilitate early diagnosis and management of acute and chronic health problems.
• Perform on-site physical assessments (DOT, return to work, work-related injuries) as required by Mack Trucks/Volvo.
• Maintain and revise, as needed, standardized procedures, protocols and standing orders.
• Maintain adequate clinical supplies.
• Maintain Pennsylvania CLIA, required for lab testing provided on-site.
• Maintain patient medical records.