Occupational Health NP — Public Wellness Clinic

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Days

Sick Days

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County is seeking a skilled Nurse Practitioner to join the Public Health team. You will collaborate with the OHWC, MPHD and Metro partners to coordinate exams, vaccinations, and fitness assessments, while ensuring HIPAA compliance.

You will mentor nursing staff and office personnel, prepare reports, and support return-to-work processes for employees, with a focus on public health standards and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing from a program accredited by a nationally recognized nursing accreditation organization.
• Current Nurse Practitioner Certification from a nationally recognized nursing accreditation organization.
• Certificate of Fitness as an Advanced Practice Nurse issued by the State of Tennessee.
• Licensed a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee. Applicants holding a Registered Nurse or APRN license from a state that participates in the “Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact” may be hired but must obtain their Tennessee license within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a liaison between the OHWC and Metro departments coordinating pre-employment physical exams, functional capacity exams, fitness-for-duty exams, annual physical exams and psychological (referral) examinations.
• Represents the OHWC for its interactions with both internal (MPHD) and external (Metro) partners.
• Coordinates and assists with off-site procedures such as employee flu shots, TB skin testing, and rabies vaccinations. (MNPD Academy, DCSO and Metro Animal Control).
• Oversees cost-effective use and conservation of resources, including the supply and administration of drugs, vaccines, biologicals, and laboratory services.
• Submits billing statements to Metro departments to ensure prompt payment of services rendered.
• Collaborates with Injury on Duty (IOD) case managers, Metro HR/Safety personnel, physician offices and patients/employees to facilitate examinations and potential return to work.
• Works in collaboration with the MPHD Quality Improvement (QI) Coordinator to ensure compliance with standards.
• Prepares qualitative and productivity reports, annual reports; reviews current research to stay abreast of occupational public health issues.
• Ensures compliance with HIPAA.
• Will provide guidance/mentorship to the nurses and office reps.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Public Health

HIPAA compliance

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Certificate of Fitness as Advanced Practice Nurse – Tennessee

Licensed Registered Nurse – Tennessee

CPR Certification

Nurse Practitioner Certification

Job description

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County is seeking a skilled Nurse Practitioner to join the Public Health team. You will collaborate with the OHWC, MPHD and Metro partners to coordinate exams, vaccinations, and fitness assessments, while ensuring HIPAA compliance.

You will mentor nursing staff and office personnel, prepare reports, and support return-to-work processes for employees, with a focus on public health standards and patient-centered care.