CO Nurse Practitioner
The Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to manage the day-to-day clinical operational activities at the PepsiCo Las Vegas plant. The position reports directly to the Central/Mid-West Regional Coordinator for the PepsiCo/JHU partnership. The position also works closely with the Executive Director, Medical Director, and Assistant Director of the Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide on-site services forty (40) hours per week at the PepsiCo clinic in Las Vegas, NV.
- Triage and treat, as appropriate, minor 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 minor work-related and non-work-related concerns (back pain, headache, and pharyngitis).
- 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 company protocol.
- Provide on-site assessments for acute and chronic illnesses, such as strep pharyngitis, UTI, influenza, hypertension, hyperglycemia, and hypoglycemia.
- Provide support and case management for both work-related and non-work-related conditions to reduce illness and absenteeism.
- Coordinate second opinions for employees absent due to workers' compensation or disability, as necessary in adherence with company protocols.
- Coordinate annual seasonal influenza vaccination program.
- Coordinate, plan, and deliver monthly health education seminars and general wellness events.
- Provide referrals for PepsiCo employees who need the attention of a primary care physician or specialist in adherence to company protocols.
- Perform on-site physical assessments (DOT, return to work, work-related injuries) as required by PepsiCo.
- Provide on-site patient education regarding illnesses, medications, treatments, etc.
- Work collaboratively with patients and their PCP/Specialist to facilitate early diagnosis and management of acute and chronic health problems.
Administrative services provided to PepsiCo include
- Maintain and revise, as needed, standardized procedures, protocols, and standing orders.
- Maintain adequate clinical supplies.
- Maintain Letter of Permit Exception with the XXX Department of Health/CLIA required for lab testing provided on-site.
- Maintain patient electronic medical records.
Work collaboratively with the Benefits and Safety teams
- To coordinate and plan health and wellness events and initiatives.
- To manage workers’ compensation claims.
- To expand clinic services and reach.
- Provide crisis management/intervention, as needed.
- Provide general medical advice to the PepsiCo Human Resources and Safety/Risk Management departments.
- Ensure the provision of prompt, appropriate clinical care to all patients in accordance with PepsiCo and Johns Hopkins University protocols, State regulations, and professional standards.
- Develop relationships with clinical providers in the area to provide back-up clinical care.
- Ensure timely and appropriate problem resolution and follow-up to
- PepsiCo employees as required.
- Ensure all patients receive prompt, courteous, friendly, and professional attention to their needs and requests.
- Ensure PepsiCo's onsite clinic facilities are neat, clean, and attractive.
- Develop and implement new administrative policies and procedures as needed to ensure the smooth operation of PepsiCo's onsite clinics.
- Conduct yourself in an exemplary fashion to achieve goals.
Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Analytical ability is necessary to evaluate and determine the health status of patients and implement proper care.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to interview, teach, and counsel patients and interact with clients/employers.
- A comprehensive understanding of outpatient adult medicine, patient care procedures, medical protocols, and testing procedures is necessary.
- Must have general computer knowledge and the ability to use computerized medical information systems.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Nursing; Registered Nurse license and Certified as a Nurse Practitioner.
- Must be licensed in the state where practicing.
- National Board Certification.
- BLS certification.
- Related experience (adult medicine).
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum twelve months of related experience (adult medicine).
- Experience in Occupational Medicine, Workers’ Compensation, and DOT exams
- DOT Medical Examiner preferred.
- Certified Urine Drug Screen Collector preferred.
- Certified Breath Alcohol Technician preferred.
Classified Title: Nurse Practitioner
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MG
Starting Salary Range: $104,000 - $152,900 Annually ($135,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday / Varying
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Nevada
Department name: SOM DOM Occupational Health
Personnel area: School of Medicine