Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner, PRN

100 Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

100 Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Inc. seeks an experienced EHS Nurse Practitioner to support occupational health services for employees and new hires. Responsibilities include health assessments, imaging referrals, data-driven monitoring, and collaboration with the EHS team to improve safety.

Required NP licensure in Maryland, CPR certification, and knowledge of OSHA/JCAHO regulations. Excellent communication and documentation skills are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of OSHA, JCAHO, state and federal health regulations related to employee health.
• Strong planning, organizing and documentation skills.
• Experience with electronic medical records and standard software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with teamwork across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Performs employment physicals and screening tests with medical history.
• Interprets data and tests to determine health status and vaccine needs.
• Supports tuberculosis screening and follow-up per OSHA requirements.
• Assists with post-exposure surveillance and pre-HIV testing as policy requires.
• Collaborates with EHS team to improve safety and injury prevention.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Planning & organization

Computer skills

Electronic medical records

Written & oral communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Certified Nurse Practitioner program

MD/NP licensure (MD Maryland NP)

CPR certification (Health care Provider)

Job description

Under general supervision, the EHS Nurse Practitioner supports, with excellence and compassion, occupational health and related services that are provided to all GBMC employees and new-hire candidates. Services are provided in accordance with regulatory and accrediting guidelines. Responsibilities include contributing to the development and implementation of occupational health strategies; Worker's Compensation cost control; Providing physical exams, care, and treatment for injured workers; Referring injured workers to medical specialists when appropriate; assisting with the new employee health assessment on-boarding process; assisting with monitoring and planning based on data collection, trending and data analysis; Partnering with the EHS team to enhance safety, injury prevention, and hazard elimination.

Education

Successful completion of certified nurse practitioner program.

Experience

Licensed as an Adult Nurse Practitioner or a Family Nurse Practitioner by the Board of Medical Examiners of Maryland/Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses Occupational Health Nurse certification (COHN) desirable. Completion of "Health care Provider" CPR course, yearly.

Licensures/Certifications

Current licensure as an adult nurse practitioner by the Board of Medical Examiners of Maryland/Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses. Completion of health care CPR course annually.

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable OSHA, JCAHO, State of Maryland, Baltimore County, and Centers for Disease Control regulations as related to employee health issues normally acquired through previous employee health and clinical nursing experience.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Personal computer skills including the ability to use word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Skills in effectively collaborating with a wide variety of interdisciplinary service providers.

Working Conditions

May have exposure to communicable or infectious diseases

Conditions of Employment

Maintains current licensure as RN/Nurse Practitioner

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs employment physical assessments and screening tests, including detailed medical history, tuberculosis screening, vision (color blind) screening, and arrangements for appropriate laboratory tests.
• Interprets and evaluates historical data, laboratory reports and screening tests to accurately determine current health status, vaccine needs and other requirements.
• Supports annual tuberculosis screening for all employees. Works with the EHS Director to assure appropriate follow-up of positive results and to ensure compliance with OSHA requirements.
• Supports post-exposure surveillance for employees exposed to undiagnosed tuberculosis, needle sticks, and other exposures to infectious disease. Reviews charts and information to determine if HIV testing is necessary. Counsels employees for pre-HIV testing as required in accordance with policy and federal law. Provides follow-up care in accordance with established