Nurse Practitioner - NP

Cape Fox Corporation; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 114,300 - 139,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401K with company match

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

Cape Fox Corporation is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner to support the NIH Occupational Medical Service in Maryland. This role involves providing confidential medical services, conducting pre-placement evaluations, and assisting in health promotion activities for NIH employees.

Applicants should have a Master’s in Nursing and be licensed in Maryland, with experience in occupational health or emergency care. A variety of benefits are offered, including health insurance and a flex work schedule after 6 months.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience post nursing licensure.
• Knowledge of OSHA guidelines and worker’s compensation.
• Adherence to HIPAA and Privacy Act guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential medical services to employees.
• Conduct pre-placement medical evaluations including vital signs.
• Assist in implementing health promotion activities.

Skills

Occupational health background

Emergency room experience

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Education

Masters of Science in Nursing

Licensed as Nurse Practitioner in Maryland

Job description

Cape Fox Eagle Health, LLC is accepting resume for a Nurse Practitioner to support the NIH Occupational Medical Service located in the Integrated Research Facility in Frederick, Maryland and the Main Campus in Bethesda, Maryland. 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, 32‑40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, after 6 months employee is eligible to work a flex schedule of 9 hours days as long as there is coverage for the clinic.

The salary for this exempt position has been established at: $127,000.00. 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

• 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 conducts 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
• Complies with universal precautions, infection control and waste management guidelines
• Manage 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 Certification:
• Basic Cardiac Life Support through the American Heart Association Qualifications and Requirements:
• 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 including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986. Safety:

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.

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