(Archived) Nurse Practitioner - PRN

JOB SUMMARY:

Part Time Concentra Nurse Practioner's diagnose and treat work related injuries, and perform pre-placement, DOT, public safety, and surveillance physical examinations for varied private companies and governmental agencies. Clinicians with primary care and urgent care experience and good communication skills are encouraged to apply, and learn more about the exciting and satisfying field of occupational medicine at Concentra. Center hours are regular, and are scheduled. Competitive salary and benefit package.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supports center physicians and performs tasks traditionally performed by physicians.
Engages in direct patient care:

Performs physical, mental status and medical history examinations; makes records of findings subsequently reviewed and countersigned by supervising physician;
Orders and interprets laboratory studies/examinations to determine treatment, orders medication and other forms of treatment as ordered by the physician;
Follows patient progress and makes changes in treatment as necessary;
Applies local anesthetic, examines and cleans wounds, incises and drains abscesses and sutures;
Performs duties as required by supervising physician.
Assists in scheduling and coverage for Company or Association owned clinics/centers.
Participates in the “on call” program to facilitate after hours and weekend case care.
Works with Center Medical Director (CMD) to develop, implement and revise policy and helps ensure operations adhere to policy and standards of occupational medicine, Association and Concentra.
Meets with Concentra physician leadership to review quality of care and participates in quality assurance processes.
Develops or improves services delivered at the Center.
Participates in and assists with continuing education programs for physicians, nurses and other personnel employed by Association or Concentra.
Recommends potential growth for new and/or existing services.
Reviews and submits statistical reports on center activities to Concentra and Association as requested.
Helps ensure center’s compliance with licensing, certification and accrediting bodies.
Meets with employers to discuss health and safety needs and conducts work place on-site assessments.
Calls client representatives following employee treatment for initial injury or return to work status.