NWH NURSE PRACTITIONER (REG)
Location: Newton Massachusetts
Description: Newton Wellesley Hospital is at present looking to employ NWH NURSE PRACTITIONER (REG) right now, this career will be placed in Massachusetts. Further informations about this career opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Responsibilities
The NP assesses employees presenting with a variety of simple and complex presentation related to occupational injury, illness, or exposure; develops treatment plans in accordance with established clinical protocols and consideration of all physical and psychosocial factors that may impact the patient ! situation, and establishes a rapport with patients to provide support, education, and counseling. The NP develops treatment protocols and clinical pathways in collaboration with other occupational health staff including the supervising physician. The NP demonstrates a knowledge of medical-surgical nursing, occupational health, OSHA standards, and MDPH and JCAHO regulations as well as an understanding of how to apply this knowledge to medical surveillance and treatment.
The NP utilizes principles of case management to achieve best outcomes for patients in a cost effective manner. The NP acts as a liaison between the patient and providers to whom he/she is referred. The NP actively guides the employee through matters involving workers’ compensation, family medical leave, and accommodation of disabilities. The NP arranges job accommodation and early return to work schedules. The NP demonstrates a sense of accountability in monitoring the case and taking appropriate ! steps to bring about a positive outcome in a resource effectiv! e manner..
The NP may also plan and implement occupational health programs and selected health services independently or collaboratively with other members of the occupational health staff. The NP exercises an ability to assess and anticipate occupational health risks throughout the organization by analyzing data to determine occupational health and safety issues and employee groups at risk. The NP utilizes a full range of written and verbal communication techniques to educate people throughout the organization on occupational health and safety issues including the development of health education materials.
The NP promotes teamwork and builds relationships within the department and throughout the organization to enhance a health and safety infrastructure; and consults to a wide range of people on issues related to occupational health and safety within the organization. The NP collaborates with occupational health colleagues for the purpose of case review, risk ! assessment, and program development. The NP maintains a relationship with other Human Resources staff and members of Infection Control, Safety, Facilities, and Public Safety.
The NP maintains appropriate records and databases to meet all standards and facilitate review of occupational risk for individual employees and the overall organization. The NP gathers and analyzes outcome measures for the purpose of organizational surveillance and program review and development.
The NP must obtain and maintain all appropriate state and federal certification(s) and licensure(s) so as to legally be able to prescribe medications including controlled substances.
Shift
Day Shift: eight hour shifts, three days per week
Qualifications
The NP must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and have NP certification. He/she will need to maintain credentialing status at NWH. Current CPR certif! ication required. COHN-S certification preferred.
The NP must have t! he ability to demonstrate flexibility, resilience, and professionalism in an often challenging environment. He/she should have the skills necessary to work with computer applications and various software programs such as Word.
A minimum of five years of nursing experience including a minimum of two years of occupational health nursing experience required. One year experience as an NP in an ambulatory care setting.
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This career starts available on: Wed, 26 Feb 2014 18:59:33 GMT