Job PurposeThe Nurse Practitioner will independently run an internal, corporate, private medical practice to provide evaluation, consultation/referral, case management and treatment for employees.
Key Accountabilities- Perform regulatory surveillance examinations including Respiratory Fit testing (RFT), DOT and Audio exams to ensure compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and OSHA standards.
- Perform pre-employment physical exams on all new candidates, pole climbing and fit for duty exams.
- Manage the operations of the on-site health office, including but not limited to maintaining the appointment schedule, ordering supplies, maintaining equipment, etc.
- Evaluate, treat and manage the cases of occupational injuries to ensure the safety of employees and to reduce absence frequency.
- Conduct drug and alcohol testing i.e. pre-employment, random, reasonable cause to adhere to organizational, FMCSA, and PHMSA drug testing policies.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with key internal stakeholders and external medical providers to share best practice and understand business decisions.
Qualifications- B.S. or higher degree in Nursing and fully qualified and licensed Nurse Practitioner required.
- 2+ years of working experience as a Nurse Practitoner preferred.
- Board Certification - American Nurse Credentialing Center or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners required.
- 2+ years of experience in Occupational medicine, worker's compensation and OSHA regulations, acute medical care and evaluation preferred.
- Certified in Hearing Conservation CAOHC and DOT certified medical examiner preferred.
- Current certification by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to perform Department of Transportation physical examinations preferred.
- Current COHC certification by CAOHC preferred.
- Within 3 months of hire, attainment of the following is required:
- certification by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to perform Department of Transportation physical examinations.
- certification as a Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist (COHC) by the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC).
- Current certification as a Basic Lifesaver (BLS) provider from a training program approved by the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
- Strong interpersonal skills are required to provide care for injured and ill employees.
- A valid driver's license with a safe driving history that meets National Grid's Safe Driver policy is required.
More InformationSalary: $123,000 - $144,000 per year
