Employer: Johns Hopkins University
Job Title: Nurse Practioner
Additional Information: https://jobs.jhu.edu/job/Chicago-Nurse-Practioner-IL-60609/1215833500/?feedId=228300&utm_source=HigherEdJobs&utm_campaign=JHU_HigherEd
The Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to manage the day-to-day clinical and operational activities of the PepsiCo Chicago Plant. The position reports directly to the Central Regional Coordinator for the PBC/JHU partnership. The position also works closely with the Executive 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 PepsiCo clinic in Chicago, IL.
- 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, 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 onsite assessment for strep pharyngitis, UTI, influenza, hyperglycemia, and hypoglycemia.
- Provide support and case management for both work-related and non-work-related conditions for the purposes of reducing 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 and plan monthly health education seminars and general wellness events.
- Provide on-site patient education regarding illnesses, medication, 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.
- Maintain and revise, as needed, standardized procedures, protocols, and standing orders.
- Maintain adequate clinical supplies.
- Maintain Letter of Permit Exception with the Illinois Department of Health/CLIA required for lab testing provided on-site.
- Maintain patient medical records.
Work collaboratively with the Benefits and Safety teams
- 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 backup clinical care.
- Ensure timely and appropriate problem resolution and follow-up with PepsiCo employees as required.
- Ensure PepsiCo 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 PepsiCo employees as required.
Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Analytical ability necessary to evaluate and determine the health status of a patient 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.
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.
- 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.
