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Job Description Summary

The Employee Health Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides essential clinical oversight and execution of the organization's occupational health and safety programs. Key responsibilities include managing compliance with DNV accreditation standards through required health surveillance and Fit-for-Duty (FFD) evaluations, serving as the clinical lead for immediate post-exposure incident management, and interpreting requirements to maintain health record integrity and promote employee well-being.

Job Description

Essential Functions

+ Conducts, performs, and interprets all required employee health screenings and surveillance activities, including Tuberculosis (TB) surveillance, annual health assessments, and immunization status review.

+ N95 respirator fit testing for all required personnel, ensuring regulatory compliance.

+ Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic and screening tests (e.g., lab work, PPDs, titers) relevant to occupational health requirements and employee surveillance.

+ Conducts pre-placement, periodic physical examinations, and performs medical evaluations related to Fit-for-Duty (FFD) testing protocols.

+ Serves as the primary clinician for managing employee exposure incidents (e.g., bloodborne pathogens, communicable diseases), ensuring timely immediate medical evaluation and follow-up care.

+ Manages the clear and reliable procedure for source patient identification and testing following an exposure incident, ensuring consistent communication and follow-up with the exposed employee.

+ Supports the organization's annual Influenza (Flu) Vaccination Campaign by administering vaccines, assessing employee health history, and addressing clinical questions.

+ Accurately documents and manages all clinical data (vaccinations, surveillance results, exposure records) within the designated Electronic Health Record (EHR) system (Epic), maintaining confidentiality and integrity per HIPAA.

+ Assists the Employee Health Manager in interpreting clinical aspects of federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., OSHA, CDC) and translating those requirements into clear clinical policies and procedures for the staff.

+ Collaborates with the manager on routine audits of clinical documentation within the EHR (Epic) to identify gaps in clinical compliance (e.g., missing immunization records or overdue surveillance).

+ Develops and conducts targeted employee education and health promotion sessions (e.g., stress management, ergonomic safety, infection control training) that are distinct from mandatory regulatory compliance.

+ Provides clinical expertise and oversight regarding the proper handling and disposal of medical waste and sharps within the department.

+ Refers employees to their primary care provider or specialists for non-occupational health issues and consults with the Employee Health Manager and Human Resources regarding complex health assessments, required employee accommodations, or the organizations current EAP program.

+ Provides comprehensive education and counseling to employees regarding communicable disease prevention, exposure protocols, and organizational health requirements.

+ Provides clinical guidance and education to department managers regarding employee health policies and procedures and acts as a clinical resource for the organization’s Safety Program.

+ Performs annual competency verifications for the Employee Health department.

+ Performs other duties as requested by primary manager that do not compromise moral code of conduct or protocols set in place for patient or employee safety.

Supervised Positions

+ None

Qualifications

Minimum Education Required

+ Academic preparation and degree as Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner with current licensure in state of AL

+ BCLS certification

+ ACLS certification

Minimum Experience Required

+ Up to one year of position-related experience

Minimum Experience Preferred

+ Two (2) or more years of Occupational health experience or related field.

Required Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

+ Maintains current Alabama licensure.

+ Maintains current any certifications obtained.

+ Possesses a strong foundation in evidence based practice and education and accepts the responsibility for providing an environment of safe quality care.

+ Demonstrates an advanced level of medical and nursing knowledge, clinical and technical competence, sound clinical judgment and professionalism as it relates to interpersonal and general communication skills.

+ Ability to rapidly and accurately triage and manage post-exposure incidents (e.g., bloodborne pathogens) according to protocol.

+ Expertise in performing clinical procedures specific to occupational health, including N95 qualitative and quantitative fit testing, phlebotomy, Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) placement/reading, and vaccine administration.

+ Ability to order Chest X-rays for TB screening, if a TST is contraindicated.

+ Accepts accountability for his/her own work and team outcomes when appropriate.

+ Reports promptly any critical or unusual situations.

+ Demonstrates ability to work with patients, families, visitors, and co-workers regardless of race, gender, disease process, life-style, religious or cultural beliefs.

+ Works as a liaison for the patient to gain access to providers, case management, and dietary consults.

+ Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

+ Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to select appropriate guidelines for the following age groups: Adult 19-65 years, and Geriatric 65 years and older

+ Practices effective stress reduction techniques.

+ Demonstrates knowledge of the computer based medical record.

+ Demonstrates responsibility for educational requirements as evidenced by reading all assigned related references, and attending all required educational meetings, or webinars, and completing annual Symplr requirements.

+ Demonstrates commitment to organizations five (5) priorities and Six Ground Rules

+ Person in this position is required to understand, agree upon and follow our Six Ground Rules:

+ No excuses.

+ We are a team.

+ Bring up your ideas.

+ Poor performance will be addressed.

+ ‘That’s not my job’ is not acceptable

+ Manage Up.

Shift

DayShift Details

First

FTE

1

Type

Regular

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Southeast Health is committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Southeast Health will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.