Advanced Practice Provider, Employee Health Services

Baptist Healthcare System; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a part-time Advanced Practice Provider to join our Employee Health Services team in Lexington, KY. The APRN/PA will collaborate with medical assistants and nurses under supervision to deliver clinical services across acute care, health clearance, and occupational medical surveillance.

Primary location is the Baptist Health Hardin Employee Health clinic, with potential assignments at multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master’s degree in nursing or related field.
• Minimum of two years clinical experience.
• Current professional license as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant with state licensure.
• Life Support Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical services in Employee Health Services, including evaluation of acute illnesses and health clearance.
• Perform periodic occupational medical evaluations and surveillance (OSHA respirator, TB, hazardous drugs).
• Assist with injry prevention and worker health programs across the health system.
• May travel between clinics and work from a home or remote office on rare occasions; primary site is Baptist Health Hardin Employee Health clinic.

Skills

Clinical skills

Occupational health

Education

Master's Degree

State NP/PA licensure

Job description

Summary Job Description: Baptist Health is looking for a part-time Advanced Practice Provider to join our Employee Health Services team in Lexington, KY

The advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant works alongside medical assistants and nurses within the Employee Health Services (EHS) program under the supervision of a program manager, delivering clinical services for various components of the program such as acute care and evaluation of acute illnesses, evaluation of immunity and initial health clearance, periodic occupational medical evaluations, ongoing occupational medical surveillance through various programs including OSHA medical respirator surveillance, tuberculosis evaluation, hazardous drug assessments, evaluation of occupational illness and exposure, and injury reduction services for the adult population across the health system. May provide initial post-injury evaluation and treatment for injuries that occur within the workplace. Services provided to minors with permission from a parent or legal guardian.

These advanced practice positions work primarily within the health clinics, potentially traveling throughout the region to provide hands-on services, which may include travel from one clinic to another during a single shift. These positions may occasionally be tasked to work from an office or from a home office. Percentage weight of job description may vary based upon assigned responsibilities. Accommodation of remote work is not available for employees assigned to primary clinic services.

The primary location for this position is at Baptist Health Hardin Employee Health clinic but may include assignments at multiple Employee Health clinic locations.

Creates a positive, supportive, collaborative work environment for EHS program staff and clinic patients following the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Collaborates with various Baptist entities to establish and promote company initiatives, to provide convenient services, support timely compliance, associated documentation and/or reporting, and to ensure continuity of care for individuals throughout the organization receiving services through the EHS program.

Requirements

• Master's Degree
• Two years experience
• Professional License
• Life Support Certification
• Current certification for nurse practitioner (AANP or ANCC) or physician assistant (NCCPA). Applicable state licensure

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.