Nurse Practitioner

Cape Fox Corporation; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 114,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Cape Fox Eagle Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to support NIH Occupational Medical Service in Bethesda, Maryland, with responsibilities spanning clinical care, prevention, and telemedicine. The role includes on-site and satellite-site support, telephonic consultations, and telemedicine appointments for employees.

The position is full-time (40 hours/week, Monday–Friday) with benefits including health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401K match, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• MSN required and Maryland NP license.
• 3+ years nursing experience; occupational health or ER preferred.
• MD licensure and AHA BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Clinical responsibilities include triage and evaluation of occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Lead in immunizations and health surveillance programs.
• Coordinate with NIH safety and physicians for referrals and follow-ups.
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Nurse practitioner

Occupational health

Telemedicine

EMR documentation

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

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Job Title

Job Description

Cape Fox Eagle Health is accepting resume for aNurse Practitioner to support the NIH Occupational Medical Service located in Bethesda, Maryland and provide support to satellite locations as needed and primarily via telephonic consultations and telemedicine appointments.The Nurse Practitioner will provide confidential medical services to employees for a variety of work-related medical and counseling services. OMS works under the Department of Health and Safety within NIH and collaborates with safety professionals and NIH researchers.

This position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

The salary for this exempt position has been established at: $127,000.This salary represents the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. In addition, we offer a variety of benefits including company holidays, paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, as well as 401K with company match. This job will be posted until filled or withdrawn.

Responsibilities:

• Clinical Responsibilities (70%)
• Independently performs initial evaluation and triaging medical emergencies
• Assists in the clinical care provided for medical emergencies to include wound care, medication administration, phlebotomy, EKG’s and BGM
• Assist in implementing health promotion activities within the NIH community
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team to perform initial assessment, treatment, and counseling of occupational injuries and illness and mental health crises. When necessary, make appropriate referrals to internal and external providers related to injury or illness
• Provide proper documentation and education to employees about workers compensation and work restrictions following an accident or illness
• Independently conduct pre-placement medical evaluations to include vital signs, hearing/vision testing and EKG’s
• Enroll and educate employees in appropriate medical surveillance programs (animal exposure program, tuberculosis, and biological surety program)
• Strong working knowledge of how to provide patient education and treatment to employees who may be exposed to blood borne pathogens
• Provide work related immunizations, including international travel immunizations and counseling to NIH employees
• Comply with universal precautions, infection control and waste management guidelines
• Triage telephone calls and walk-in patients in a professional and with quick assessment skills
• On call status on a weekly basis as scheduled for emergency care
• Administrative Responsibilities (30%)
• Review and revise all sections of the OMS procedure manual annually
• Order pharmaceutical supplies as needed
• Maintain clinical supplies and equipment
• Participate in quality improvement activities
• Ensure participants in the Biological Surety Program are enrolled and provided appropriate patient care according to procedure, including scheduling appointments and tracking progress through the enrollment and recertification procedures
• Participate in nurse training and planning with OMS Bethesda nurses via teleconference
• Engage in occupational health and safety committee’s
• File all medical records and ensure Bethesda Physician has signed off on all reportable occupational injuries/illness
• Manage clinic according to OMS Procedures independently in the Frederick location

Travel Requirements

0 - 10%

Job Requirements

Masters of Science in Nursing Experience

Minimum three years, post nursing licensure. Prefer occupational health background or emergency room experience.

Licensed as Nurse Practitioner in the State of Maryland

Basic Cardiac Life Support through the American Heart Association

Must have knowledge of worker’s compensation and possess practical knowledge of OSHA guidelines

Must adhere to HIPAA, Privacy Act guidelines and be able to perform work in a confidential manner.

Computer skills include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.

Cape Fox Corporation, its subsidiaries, and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities to all persons and prohibit employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Cape Fox Corporation, its subsidiaries, and affiliates offer preference to Cape Fox Corporation Shareholders, descendants, and other Native Americans pursuant to Public Law 100-241.

Category

Location

NIH - Bethesda, MD - Bethesda, MD 20892 US (Primary)