Public Nurse Practitioner- Occupational Health and Wellness Clinic (OHWC).-Onsite

Position Description

This position works under the direction of the Clinical Services Manager and works collaboratively with the Civil Service Medical Examiner (CSME). 

If you have any questions please contact MPHD HR at (615)-340-5640 

Typical Duties

• Serves as a liaison between the OHWC and Metro departments coordinating pre-employment physical exams, functional capacity exams, fitness-for-duty exams, annual physical exams and psychological (referral) examinations.
• Represents the OHWC for its interactions with both internal (MPHD) and external (Metro) partners.
• Coordinates and assists with off-site procedures such as employee flu shots, TB skin testing, and rabies vaccinations. (MNPD Academy, DCSO and Metro Animal Control).
• Oversees cost-effective use and conservation of resources, including the supply and administration of drugs, vaccines, biologicals, and laboratory services.
• Submits billing statements to Metro departments to ensure prompt payment of services rendered.
• Collaborates with Injury on Duty (IOD) case managers, Metro HR/Safety personnel, physician offices and patients/employees to facilitate examinations and potential return to work.
• Works in collaboration with the MPHD Quality Improvement (QI) Coordinator to ensure compliance with standards.
• Prepares qualitative and productivity reports, annual reports; reviews current research to stay abreast of occupational public health issues.
• Ensures compliance with HIPAA.
• Will provide guidance/mentorship to the nurses and office reps.
   

Minimum Qualifications

 

• Master of Science in Nursing from a program accredited by a nationally recognized nursing accreditation organization.
• Current Nurse Practitioner Certification from a nationally recognized nursing accreditation organization.
• Certificate of Fitness as an Advanced Practice Nurse issued by the State of Tennessee.
• Licensed a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee. Applicants holding a Registered Nurse or APRN license from a state that participates in the “Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact” may be hired but must obtain their Tennessee license within thirty (30) days of hire. 
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification.

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply, however at the present time MPHD is not sponsoring individuals through any of the US Government's employment-based immigration programs.
 
 MPHD seeks to be a socially and culturally responsive organization that acknowledges and addresses historical and current inequities in our public health promotion and practice. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to work with multicultural communities.
 
Valid class “D” driver’s license, use of personal vehicle, and maintenance of valid personal vehicle insurance as required by Tennessee Law.
 

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Three (3) years of experience as a nurse practitioner.