Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner

About the role

Provides comprehensive clinical management of specific patients in collaboration with physicians, following established standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Documents all patient data accurately in electronic medical records and other databases, ensuring completeness and compliance with practice standards.
• Collaborates with clinical providers, external medical teams, and third‑party administrators to monitor case progress, coordinate treatment plans, referrals, and authorizations for optimal care.
• Develops and implements wellness programs to enhance employee health and work‑life balance.
• Evaluates employees' fitness for duty, manages return‑to‑work assessments, and develops transitional duty programs for work‑related injuries.
• Assesses, treats, and documents work‑related injuries, formulates care plans, and manages workers’ compensation claims in collaboration with a TPA.
• Ensures health compliance with federal, state, and organizational policies, including mandatory vaccination, testing, and safety protocols.
• Evaluates workplace safety, participates in injury prevention initiatives, and facilitates continuing education and peer‑review processes for advanced practice providers.
• Performs pre‑placement medical evaluations, administers medications and vaccinations, and interprets diagnostic tests, providing counsel to employees on health findings.
• Participates in committees, community outreach, and quality improvement teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Nursing with completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program; Master’s preferred.
• 1–2 years of health provider experience, with occupational health or ambulatory care preferred.
• Licensure as a Nurse Practitioner, with CPR certification; occupational health certification preferred.

Skills

• Physical assessment
• Triage
• Patient education
• Understanding of workers’ compensation and OSHA regulations