Advanced Practice Provider (PRN)

Prime Occupational Medicine; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Occupational Medicine is seeking an Occupational Nurse Practitioner to serve as a healthcare provider, safety educator, and program developer within our clinics. You will perform physicals, diagnose work-related conditions, and participate in return-to-work assessments.

You will order labs and radiology, document care, and coordinate referrals while working under supervision via on-site or telecommunication. Strong commitment to occupational health and a Texas NP license is required.

Qualifications

• Active APP license in the state of Texas.
• Advanced knowledge of occupational medicine preferred.
• Availability for after-hours call coverage.
• Ability to prioritize decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Take histories, perform examinations, and conduct physicals and return-to-work evaluations.
• Order and interpret routine laboratory tests and radiology studies.
• Establish medical diagnoses and determine plans of care and treatment.
• Provide patient care and education per Prime Occupational Medicine standards.
• Coordinate follow-up care and referrals as indicated.
• Work under supervision of an approved SP via on-site or telecommunication as required.

Skills

Occupational medicine

Education

Texas NP license (APN/NP)

Job description

Objectives of this role

The role of the Occupational Nurse Practitioner is a multi-faceted and diverse one. These advanced nursing professionals serve as healthcare providers, safety inspectors, educators, and architects of new health and safety measures and programs. They provide treatment and physicals to sick or injured patients, document observations and any treatment provided.

Responsibilities

• Take pertinent histories and perform examinations relevant to patient complaint and presentation, along with performing routine human resource functions such as physicals, return-to-work, and fitness-for-duty evaluations.
• Order and interpret results of routine laboratory tests, including CBCs, blood chemistries, UA and other pertinent diagnostic labs as necessary.
• Order and interpret routine radiological studies, pulmonary function tests and audiograms.
• Establish medical diagnoses and determine a plan of care and treatment.
• Refer patients for appropriate follow-up care when indicated.
• Deliver and document all aspects of patient care according to standards set forth by Prime Occupational Medicine.
• Provide patient healthcare teaching and counseling relevant to presenting problems.
• Document discharge instructions and summarization.
• Provide other clinical services appropriate for the services of the patients under the NP's care, within the NP's scope of practice.
• Practice with the supervision of an approved SP, which involves either being on site or readily available via telecommunications.

Qualifications / Skills

• Ability to prioritize decisions and act quickly in the best interest of the patient.
• Focus, organizational skills, and self-discipline.
• Knowledge of medical procedures, terminology, and medications.
• Ability to stay calm and make the right decisions in adverse conditions.
• Adaptable with stamina.
• Excellent working knowledge of medical equipment and devices.
• Integrity and compassion towards human pain.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awareness.
• Aptitude for problem-solving and thorough knowledge of clinic procedures and policies.
• Advanced knowledge of occupational medicine strongly preferred.
• Must be available for after-hours call coverage.
• Active APP license in the state of Texas required.

Physical Demands

Standing and walking long distances for prolonged periods, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects up to 75 pounds. Good vision; kneel, bend, or work in awkward positions. Must be physically coordinated to perform required tasks to precision. Repetitive motion, extensive use of computers and keyboard, substantial movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Must have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to lift patients, packages and other items, and drive a vehicle.

Mental Requirements

Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions in the context of a workflow, ability to communicate with employees and visitors, ability to complete tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity quota.

Position Unit

Various PRIME locations.