Occupational Nurse Practitioner

We are presently staffing for Full-time Nurse Practitioners for one of our industrial client sites near Reno, Nevada. This role is 6 days a week. The shifts are 7 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm Monday to Saturday with a 3 week on / 3 week off rotation. (21 days on - 21 days off)

This role includes housing, per diems, travel expenses, competitive wages PLUS significant OVERTIME.

Key responsibilities

• Aid in the management of occupational case rehabilitation, therapy and return to work in coordination with the designated ES&H Manager;
• Conduct quarterly internal audits and provide results to Client
• Prescribes medications within the statutory and regulatory standards, limits and conditions for Nurse Practitioners and within applicable employer policies and procedures. Applies knowledge of pharmacology and evidence-based practice in selecting, prescribing, administering and monitoring the effects of drugs to treat medical conditions or injuries.
• Use the Electronic Medical Records Systems as required and ensure accuracy and maintenance of all medical records. Regular audits are to be conducted on the medical records
• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients presenting at clinic as a Clinical Nurse Team Leader / NP level as required;
• Monitor the status of Project personnel hospitalized in regional facilities
• Ensure clinic is managed according to the highest quality standards (industry best practices) and complies with Client procedures and applicable health standards;
• Ensure that health care is delivered in accordance with the Contract
• Ensure the main clinic dispensary is properly secured and a pharmacy management program is in place and implemented. Procedure to include both expired scheduled drugs and OTC drugs disposal;
• Implement and manage clinic operating procedures;
• Lead and participate in scheduled meetings as required;
• Manage the performance appraisal of staff. Maintain appropriate documentation of any actions taken regarding specific individual performance and deal with any disciplinary or grievance matters
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly clinic activity reports;
• Implementation of Jobsite health plans and preventative medicine activities as required, including, and not limited to, health promotion educational activities, well-being programs and mental health well-being programs.
• Coordinate stocking and control of medications and medical supplies;
• Leads and participates in continuous education and professional development through case presentations, mentoring, role modeling and facilitating the exchange of knowledge in the classroom, the clinical setting and the community; fosters effective health care partnerships.
• Maintaining an up-to-date roster and transmitting to Medical Services Coordinator when changes are made;
• Monitor the reporting activities of the medical facilities to ensure that all necessary reports are maintained according to schedule.
• Daily, weekly and monthly totals for facility visits;
• Trends in presentations to clinic;
• Top five diagnoses per month;
• Medical staffing changes;
• Key issues occurring on Jobsite per month; and
• Wellbeing and Mental Health Wellbeing programs conducted
• Other reporting issues as required

Required Skills & Knowledge

Required Work Experience

Minimum of 3 years experience in emergency medicine, triage and treatment

Occupational / industrial medicine experience (preferred)

Post Graduate Occupational Health qualification or significant experience (preferred)

Required Qualifications

Appropriately licensed, qualified, and registered to practice in the state of Nevada

Be current and certified in Advanced Life Support protocols;

Required Languages

Excellent written and oral English

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Ability to Commute :

Reno, NV 89511 (Required)