Nurse Practitioner (DOM Occupational Health) - #Staff

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner whose position provides clinical and administrative activities at the Mack Truck/Volvo on-site clinic. The position reports directly to the Regional Coordinator for the Mack Truck/JHU partnership. The position also works closely with the Medical Director and Division Administrator of the Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide on-site services forty (40) hours per week at the Mack Truck/Volvo facility in Macungie, PA.

• Triage and treat, as appropriate, work-related and non-work-related injuries and illnesses.

• Dispense over the counter and prescription medications in accordance with pre-established standing orders to employees with work-related and non-work-related injuries/illnesses

• Provide on-site specimen/lab collection for employees presenting lab orders from their PCP.

• Perform urine drug screening and breath alcohol testing in accordance with Mack Truck/Volvo protocol.

• Provide support and case management for both work-related and non-work-related conditions for the purpose of reducing illness and absenteeism.

• Coordinate second opinions for employees absent due to workers’ compensation or disability, as necessary in adherence with Mack Truck/Volvo protocols.

• Assist, coordinate and plan monthly health education seminars and general wellness events.

• Provide onsite patient education regarding illnesses/injuries, medication, treatments, stretching etc.

• Provide referrals for employees who need the attention of a primary care physician or specialist in adherence with company protocols.

• Work collaboratively with patients and their PCP/Specialist to facilitate early diagnosis and management of acute and chronic health problems.

• Perform on-site physical assessments (DOT, return to work, work-related injuries) as required by Mack Trucks/Volvo.

Administrative services provided to include

• Maintain and revise, as needed, standardized procedures, protocols and standing orders.

• Maintain adequate clinical supplies.

• Maintain Pennsylvania CLIA, required for lab testing provided on-site.

• Maintain patient medical records.

Work collaboratively with the onsite Mack Truck/Volvo teams to

• Coordinate and plan health and wellness events and initiatives.

• Manage workers’ compensation claims.

• Expand clinic services and reach.

• Provide crisis management/intervention, as needed.

• Provide general medical advice to the Mack Truck/Volvo Human Resources and Safety/Risk Management departments in Macungie, PA.

• Ensure the provision of prompt, appropriate clinical care to all patients in accordance with Johns Hopkins University protocols, state regulations, and professional standards.

• Develop relationships with clinical providers in the area to provide backup clinical care.

• Ensure timely and appropriate problem resolution and follow-up with employees as required.

• Ensure all patients receive prompt, courteous, friendly and professional attention to their needs and requests.

• Ensure onsite clinic facilities are neat, clean, and attractive.

• Conduct yourself in an exemplary fashion to achieve goals.

• Ensure timely and appropriate problem resolution and follow-up with Mack Truck/Volvo employees as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing; Registered Nurse license and Certified as a Nurse Practitioner in the state where practicing

• National Board Certification.

• BLS certification.

• Additional education may substitute for required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of twelve months of related experience in adult medicine.

• Experience in Occupational Medicine, Workers’ Compensation, and DOT exams.

• DOT Medical Examiner certification.

• Urine Drug Screen Collector certification

• Breath Alcohol Technician certification.

• Analytical ability to evaluate and determine the health status of a patient and implement proper care as indicated including referral to specialty departments

• Interpersonal skills to interview, teach, counsel patients and interact with clients/employees, coworkers, and outside vendors

• A comprehensive understanding of outpatient adult medicine, patient care procedures, medical protocols, and testing procedure

Classified Title: Nurse Practitioner

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MG

Starting Salary Range: $100,000 - $152,900 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday/Varying

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Pennsylvania

Department name: SOM DOM Occupational Health

Personnel area: School of Medicine

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.