Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner

Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner

Location: Cupertino, CA
Duration: 12 months

Description :
Client is looking for an Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner.
The purpose of this role is to deliver high quality clinical occupational health services to Client employees.
This position will help champion the implementation of innovative clinical occupational health solutions in order to optimize the health and performance of Client employees.

Key Qualifications
At least 3 years must have been in clinical occupational health setting
NP with current license to practice in California.
Experience implementing evidence-based occupational health programs in global corporate, research, and manufacturing environments.
Must have effective diagnostic and decision making skills in area of Occupational and Environmental Health nursing.
Experience in an occupational health clinic with injury care in the California Workers' Compensation system.
Demonstrated experience in managing multiple occupational health projects effectively and simultaneously with high standards of professionalism.
Strong computer skills and Telehealth experience is preferred.
Have a working knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations including OSHA, FMLA, ADA, HIPAA and medical record keeping.
Skilled at cross-functional collaboration.
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Detail-oriented and organized.
Analytical mindset with the ability to collect and interpret data to measure effectiveness of Occupational Health programs.
Strong case management experience is preferred

Description
Perform medical surveillance and fitness to work medical evaluations.
Perform history, physical examination, assessment and planning on patients who present to the Occupational Health Clinic with complaints of injury or illness thought to be due to work.
Formulates appropriate disposition and/or treatment plan: Includes ordering and interpreting diagnostic test(s) including laboratory tests, radiographs, spirometry and hearing tests.
Prescribes and administers therapeutic treatment modalities including medications, advises patients on how to use medications, and performs other medical functions, as authorized.
Provides feedback and/or follow-up to patients in a timely fashion.
Provides appropriate referral to different specialty and/or subspecialty care as deemed appropriate for a particular clinical problem
Administers vaccines, vision, and other tests as needed and in scope of practice.
Determine work-relatedness and causation of injury or illness.
Lead case management of work-related illnesses/injuries to ensure prompt and efficient health care and return to work process.
Support workplace incident investigations and reporting of potential OSHA recordable cases.
Assist with the evaluation and mitigation of workplace health hazards.
Support workplace accommodation requests.
Assist with developing and updating clinical occupational health policies and guidelines.
Accurately track and analyze occupational health data to evaluate the effectiveness of occupational health programs.
Assist with managing Occupational Health vendors/contractors.

Education & Experience
Certification as an Adult/Geriatric or Family Nurse Practitioner is required.
Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of California with an active license and furnishing number is required.
BLS/CPR certificate is required
Graduate of a masters level nurse practitioner program with an emphasis in Occupational Health nursing is preferred.
Certified Occupational Health Nurse-S (COHN-S) is preferred
DEA certificate, CURES registration is preferred
Masters degree in Public Health degree is preferred

Hard skills :
OHSA related heavy, not HIPPA focus (aware of how OSHA impacts employee health relations)
Occupational Health Experience
Medical Examinations for Employment
Work Relation Injury/Illness care
Worker Compensation (OHSA) regulation experience

Years of Experience : 3 years of Occupational Health experience

Education/Certifications:
Required
CPR, NP certification, NP License, Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist (COHC) and NIOSH approved spirometry certification hearing conservationist and spirometry certification can be obtained within 3 months after hire

Preferred : COHN-S certification, DEA certification, Masters degree in Public Health
 
As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA prides itself on creating an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or disability.


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Last updated on Aug 22, 2023