NURSE PRACTITIONER II

PART-TIME WORKING 1 DAY PER WEEK – MAINLY FRIDAY

EDUCATION

• Must have a degree from an accredited NP or PA program. Continuing Education is required to maintain licensure.
• 4 years minimum, occupational experience desirable.

PRIOR TRAINING OR QUALIFICATIONS

The Nurse Practitioner shall have National Certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). The Physician Assistant shall have certification from the American Medical Association Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation. A State of Tennessee License is required for both NP and PA.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Roles: The Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant, acting under the medical direction of the Site Occupational Medical Director (SOMO), and as allowed by training, licensure, and scope of services, are delegated the responsibilities and authorities for the performance of Occupational medical Services and Preventive Health (Wellness).

Responsibilities: To the extent allowed by training, licensure, and scope of services defined for the clinic by the Site Occupational Medical Director (SOMO), shall be responsible to work under the supervision of the SOMO for:

• Employee Surveillance Evaluations
• Fitness for Work Evaluations
• Injury/Illness Evaluations
• Evaluating Employees for Actual/Potential Exposures
• Evaluations of employees with/for safety concerns using standard of care, and established protocols, formularies and procedures as approved and set forth by the SOMO.
• Work/Consult with the SOMO, and Certified Occupational Health Nursing (COHN) staff Safety Systems and Services Safety, supervision in light of job duties, on any recommendations for appropriate medical limitations, as determined by "Best Practice Guidelines", including communicating to employee supervision, safety and those with a need to know.
• Communicate as necessary with external providers regarding job duties and requirements in the employee's work environment, any concerns, diagnostic/test, findings, treatment plans, and notification to that provider of current limitations. This may include request for evaluations of conditions and recommendations for medical limitations.
• Is familiar with the internal procedures and processes of the medical clinic, as well as assigned company policies and procedures.
• Determine, in accordance with the American with Disability Act of 1990, under direction of the SOMO, whether the employee is physical and mental health are compatible with the safe and reliable performance of assigned tasks.
• Refer, as appropriate, employees to the EAP (Employee Assistance Program), Human Resources, or the Employee Concerns Program as circumstances warrant.
• Participate in walk downs with the Safety Systems and Services personnel to become familiar with the environmental and personal work conditions experienced by employees.
• Educate and advise employees on preventive health measures (wellness).
• Be available and responsive with assigned call-in on a weekly basis 24/7.
• Participate in Emergency Management Drills that involve the Health Services Clinic.
• Be familiar with applicable state, federal regulations and guidelines and company procedures and guidelines as well as Federal/State/Company requirements for privacy and security of employee privacy and medical records.
• Provide appropriate counseling and advisories with employees for wellness, injuries and illness, test results, and utilization of the EAP and Employee Concerns Programs.
• Work with employees, the SOMO, COHN's, Risk Management, Insurance adjusters, Legal, Supervision, Safety, HR, and other Safety Systems and Services and Project Management in providing appropriate management of actual and potential occupational injuries, including providing guidance with short term disability issues, which may include FMLA and other illness and concerns.
• Participate and ensure quality control in documentation.
• Participate in Clinic meetings and other meetings as necessary and approved by Clinic management.
• Coordinate with SOMO, Clinic Operations Manager, and COHN staff, using appropriate knowledge of need for referral of employees to an external Physician/and or Specialist.

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities

assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform job-related duties

as requested by management. All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably

accommodate individuals with a disability.

For persons with disabilities: If you require assistance completing, or are unable to complete the online resume/application process, please contact:

VAS Human Resources @ 803-644-0070
Mon. - Fri. 9am - 4pm

237 High Gate Loop
Aiken, SC 29803

Value Added Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports a drug-free work environment.