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The Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine is seeking a **_Nurse Practitioner_** to manage the day-to-day clinical operational activities at the PepsiCo Piscataway plant. The position reports directly to the East 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 Piscataway, NJ.

+ 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 for 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 assessments for strep pharyngitis, UTI, influenza, hyperglycemia, and hypoglycemia.

+ Provide support and case management for both work-related and non-work-related conditions for the purpose 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 include_

+ Maintain and revise, as needed, standardized procedures, protocols, and standing orders.

+ Maintain adequate clinical supplies.

+ Maintain Letter of Permit Exception with the New Jersey Department of Health/CLIA required for lab testing provided on-site.

+ Maintain patient 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 PepsiCo's onsite clinic facilities are neat, clean, and attractive.

+ Conduct oneself in an exemplary fashion to achieve goals.

+ Ensure timely and appropriate problem resolution and follow-up to PepsiCo employees as required.

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 ($120,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday / Varying

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department name: SOM DOM Occupational Health

Personnel area: School of Medicine