Outpatient Pavilion
4951 S White Mountain Rd
Bldg A
Show Low, AZ 85901, USA
The Nurse Practitioner Occupational Health works in collaboration with providers to assess, plan and provide patient care, within the scope of the provider license. This position orders, interprets and records results of clinical tests and reports results to the provider. The Nurse Practitioner also prescribes medication and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment.
Essential Functions
- Obtains, compiles and records patient medical data within the scope of practice identified by the Board of Nurse Practitioners.
- Manage and treat work-related injuries and illnesses, providing immediate care and coordinating further treatment as necessary.
- Investigate workplace accidents and incidents to identify causes and recommend preventative measures.
- Collaborates with leadership to develop policies and procedures that ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
- Works under the direction of the Supervising Physician (SP).
- Meets with SP on a weekly, if not daily, basis to review, report and implement forms of patient care/treatment.
- Participates in educational training initiated or provided by the SP.
Other Duties
- Participates in departmental and hospital wide informational meetings and inservices, including staff meetings, hospital wide forums, and seminars.
- Reviews department and hospitalwide policies and procedures annually.
- Contributes to the development of new services, programs, or processes.
- Administers and/or orders diagnostic tests pertinent to the patients’ needs.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Abilities
- The Nurse Practitioner must be able to relate to and work with ill and disabled adult and pediatric patients, culturally diverse patients and emotionally distressed patients.
- Able to read, write and speak English in an understandable manner.
- Possess visual and hearing acuity, and/or the ability to assess, document and implement action required to meet patient/family needs.
- Able to cope with varying and unpredictable situations tactfully with staff, patients, family members, visitors, and the general public.
- Able to respond to emergency and crisis situations in a timely and professional manner.
Continuing Education
Maintain national certification and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license by completing continuing education hours as required by your certifying body and the Arizona State Board of Nursing.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None.
At Summit Healthcare, our mission statement is that we are trusted to provide exceptional, compassionate care close to home. Our vision is to be the healthcare system of choice.
To uphold our mission and vision statements, we expect all employees to practice SHINE Behavioral standards:
- Always SHINE – show respect and be kind.
- Always work together – we are on the same team.
- Always serve others – no job is beneath you.
- Always maintain high standards of quality and safety – best practice every time.
- Always communicate clearly – be compassionate.
- Always practice integrity – maintain confidentiality.
- Always be accountable – take responsibility.
- Always empower – create an environment of success.
- Always excel – don’t settle for mediocrity.
- Always promote wellness – make choices for a healthy lifestyle.
Physical Demands
Exerts up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. The worker is exposed to contact with chemicals and infectious fluids, heavy lifting, constant standing, extensive close work, and extensive computer work.
Required Education and Experience
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license.
- Completion of Arizona State Board of Nursing-approved graduate level advanced practice nursing program.
- CPR/BLS certification (within 30 days of hire date).
- Medical Examiner Certification for Department of Transportation (DOT) (within 2 months of hire).
- DOT drug screening certification.
- Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist (CAOHC) certification (within 6 months of hire).
- Pulmonary Function Test certification by National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) (within 6 years of hire).
Preferred Education and Experience
- 2-3 years of Occupational Health NP experience, preferred.
- ACLS (preferred).
- Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN) or COHN-S (preferred).
OSHA Exposure Category:
Involves exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.
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