Occupational and Employee Health Nurse Practitioner

Boston Medical Center (BMC); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 120,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Discretionary annual bonuses

Flexible spending accounts

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A renowned medical center in Boston seeks an Occupational and Employee Health Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive health services, manage work-related injuries, and engage in health education. This role requires a current RN license in Massachusetts and experience in adult practice. The position offers a compensation range of $83,000 – $120,500 with excellent benefits including bonuses and retirement savings matches.

Qualifications

• At least two years of current clinical experience in adult practice.
• Current license to practice as a registered nurse in Massachusetts.
• Registered with ANCC for Nurse Practitioners.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational and employee health services.
• Manage work-related injuries and exposures.
• Educate employees on workplace safety and health.

Skills

Clinical decision-making frameworks

Analyzing clinical information

Communication in English

Patient and employee education

Organizing clinical workflows

Collaboration skills

Using electronic health records

Education

Accredited educational program for nurse practitioners

Job description

Occupational and Employee Health Nurse Practitioner

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Position Summary

The Occupational and Employee Health Nurse Practitioner plays a critical role in supporting employee health by delivering comprehensive employee health services for the hospital, including pre‑employment medical clearance screenings, administering required immunizations, managing work‑related injuries and exposures, evaluating return‑to‑work clearance, and other periodic OEH evaluations. The OEH NP also participates in and can lead OEH programs and projects, such as annual flu vaccination and fit testing campaigns. The Nurse Practitioner independently manages clinical decision‑making, coordinates referrals and follow‑ups, and partners with departments across the organization. This position is essential to maintaining a healthy workforce and functions under limited supervision within the broader strategic goals of the occupational and employee health service.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Provide occupational and employee health services: conduct pre‑employment screenings, diagnose and treat work‑related injuries and exposures, conduct return‑to‑work evaluations, perform professional physical exams (as required for specific job types), order and interpret diagnostics, and develop treatment and work status plans with minimal supervision, in alignment with evidence‑based protocols and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate patient care and follow‑up: manage work‑related injuries and exposures, including arranging specialist referrals, monitoring recovery progress, and ensuring timely follow‑up and communication with relevant stakeholders. Maintain thorough documentation in the electronic medical record and communicate work restrictions and care plans to supervisors and Absence Management.
• Engage in preventive health and safety measures: provide health promotion and disease prevention counseling to employees. Educate patients on workplace safety, exposure prevention, immunizations, and other topics relevant to OEH. Collect and review data on workplace injuries/exposures and safety hazards to identify targets for intervention to improve safety and prevent future injury/exposure.
• Coordinate with related hospital departments and serve as a clinical resource: act as the primary clinical resource for OEH matters across the hospital. Collaborate with Human Resources, Environmental Health & Safety, Infection Control, and managers to support compliance with health policies and regulatory standards.
• Develop and maintain clinical protocols: create and conduct periodic review of clinical protocols, standing orders, and documentation standards to ensure high‑quality, legally compliant care.
• Monitor and improve service quality: participate in departmental quality improvement efforts by tracking clinical outcomes, identifying trends in employee health, and implementing improvements. Use data and current research to inform practice and policy.
• Lead and participate in professional development activities: maintain current knowledge of occupational health regulations and best practices. Participate in continuing education and serve as a mentor or educator to clinical staff as needed. Represent the department on committees and in cross‑functional initiatives.

Required Education and Experience

• Completion of an accredited educational program for nurse practitioners and at least two years of current clinical experience in adult practice.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Prior experience in Occupational and Employee Health.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required

• Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with authorization by the Board of Registration in Nursing to practice in an expanded role.
• Registered with the ANCC or other accrediting organization for Nurse Practitioners.
• Registered with the State of Massachusetts and DEA for prescription writing privileges.
• Current BLS Certification.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Preferred

• N/A.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Expert knowledge of clinical decision‑making frameworks and ability to apply them independently in an occupational health setting, without routine on‑site supervision.
• Skill in analyzing clinical information and applying structured problem‑solving methods.
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately in both verbal and written English.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and the ability to develop and deliver tailored patient and employee education.
• Skill in organizing and managing clinical workflows.
• Ability to collaborate across clinical and non‑clinical departments.
• Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHRs) and occupational health software platforms to input, retrieve, and analyze health data.

Compensation Range

$83,000.00 – $120,500.00. This range is an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, considering education, experience, skills, certificates and business needs. Boston‑area data is used, and the final offer may vary by geographic location. In addition, BMC offers generous total compensation that includes medical, dental, vision, pharmacy benefits, discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well‑being.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Veterans

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