Employee Health Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner, Employee Health and Well-Being

Join our team as the Nurse Practitioner, Employee Health and Well-Being, under general supervision from the National Medical Director, Employee Health and in association with the Community Medical Director for resident health. This role provides high quality, efficient, and cost-effective acute care, injury management, community outbreak management, new hire assessments, immunizations, screenings, and health and wellness education to Erickson employees in a specific community.

Job Description

• Conduct and continuously improve Occupational Health Services including new hire assessments, work-related vaccines, TB testing, DOT physicals, drug testing, and worker's compensation injury care.
• Continuously improve Employee Health and Wellness Services offerings including acute care for episodic illnesses such as infections, headaches, musculoskeletal complaints, allergies/asthma, etc.
• Serve a key role in the interdisciplinary community team for Infectious Disease Outbreak Management to manage employee isolation, quarantine, testing, and data related to employee exposure and illness during outbreaks.
• Collaborate with the community continuing care team to coordinate mass asymptomatic employee testing for COVID or other illnesses according to state or local regulatory guidance.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate cost-effective diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' clinical problems and health care needs.
• Refer patients as appropriate for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment, including physical therapy.
• Provide and interpret onsite cholesterol and glucose screening, blood pressure readings, weight and body mass index measurements, and vision screening.
• Complete periodic preventive exams and screening test referrals for cancer and other preventable/treatable conditions for both female and male employees.
• Provide lifestyle counseling to promote healthy personal behaviors and habits.
• Provide chronic disease management to supplement the care provided to employees by their primary provider.
• Provide medication reviews to encourage the use of cost-effective generic medications.
• Screen for mental health conditions with appropriate referrals to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) or other mental health professionals.
• Provide non-judgmental care for lower-income, uninsured employees.
• Maintain and hold confidential electronic medical records that include the appropriate level of billing codes.
• Demonstrate and maintain up-to-date primary and preventive care knowledge through continuing medical education.
• Develop a collaborative relationship with the community's Infection Control Officer to improve vaccination rates.
• Assist the Benefits department in developing and delivering onsite health and wellness education sessions for groups of employees.
• Maintain departmental budget.
• Ensure patient safety in the performance of clinical care.
• Implement and monitor policies, procedures, and standards consistently in the performance of assigned duties.
• Identify possible risks in processes, procedures, or devices and communicate these to the Medical Director, Employee Health.
• Perform related duties as required, including onsite labs and blood draws.

Compensation

Compensation is commensurate with experience starting at $125,000 per year.

Requirements

• Training and current certification as a Nurse Practitioner is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience is required, preferably in occupational health or primary care setting.
• Minimum of 2 years of staff management experience is required.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills to ensure excellent working relationships with community leaders and employees.
• Knowledge of FMLA, Workers' Compensation, ADA, and OSHA is highly preferred.
• Current licensure in the state where working is required.
• CPR certified. The employee must maintain current certification.
• Phlebotomy skills.

Benefits

• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging.
• Medical, dental, and vision packages including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses.
• PTO Plans plus company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members.
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match.
• Onsite medical centers providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age.
• Free access to on-site Team member Health and Well-Being Centers plus Well-Being programs for you and your immediate family members.
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement, and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library.

Community Overview

Cedar Crest is a beautiful 130-acre continuing care retirement community in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. We're part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living. Cedar Crest helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals.