Nurse Practitioner

NREL • FULL_TIME • Golden, Colorado • 4w ago

Nurse Practitioner

We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner (NP) who can assist with medical examinations for NREL Occupational Health Services (OHS). The NP will work as a team member within OHS. OHS provides a variety of occupational medicine related services to employees, including medical surveillance, periodic exams for select employee populations, return to work evaluations, international and domestic travel clinic review, and work-related injury acute care.

Clinical responsibilities will include:

Occupational Medical Surveillance Exams
Fitness for Duty Exams and Consultations
Work Exposures
Personal medical issue consultation and first aid

Minimum Job Requirements- Must have the ability and willingness to:

Conduct initial and periodic reviews of worker medical and work history, laboratory findings, clinical findings, and physical assessments to facilitate fitness for duty evaluations, and to assist in preventative measures and maintenance of worker health and safety.
Determine appropriate treatment plans for worker health problems for both occupational and non-occupational visits.
Conduct diagnostic and screening procedures to include spirometry, audiometry, physical assessment as indicated to support medical surveillance and work-related injury/illness.
Document in OHS electronic recordkeeping systems.
Maintain a working knowledge of governing regulations, applicable standards, and best practices guidelines.
Interface knowledgably and with colleagues in ESHQ, Facilities and Operations and Research.
Wear personal protective equipment to enter research areas; must be able to lift at least 30 pounds, must be able to walk at least ½ mile, ascend/descend stairs.
Use a variety of MS Office products, electronic health record software, and other electronic applications.
Travel for training classes, conferences, etc.
Able to use computer-controlled equipment for medical procedures.
Have technical writing skills incorporating excellent grammar and style requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned or required within the OHS program.

Basic Qualifications

Masters Degree in accredited nurse practitioner school and 1 year of clinical nurse practitioner experience. Colorado Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) license; active Colorado Prescriptive Authority (RXN) preferred but not required.

Additional Required Qualifications

Education, Licensure, Experience:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and/or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DPN) degree in advanced practice nursing
National NP Board Certification
Licensed, or license eligible, as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the State of Colorado.
1 or more years recent experience providing Nurse Practitioner services to a diverse primary care or occupational medicine population.

Preferred Qualifications

Self-motivated, organized, and willing to take initiative
Inquisitive approach to new information and challenges
Excellent clinical skills, including ability to establish rapport with patients
Excellent communication skills, including ability to establish relationships with employees, managers and leadership
Excellent clinical documentation and report writing skills
Strong experience with the use of Electronic Health Records for clinical documentation
Strong experience with use of computer applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Experience with physical assessment in a workplace setting
Knowledge of occupational health and safety principles and practices