Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

• Nurse Practitioner & Physician Assistants
• Temporary Full-Time
• Boise, Idaho
• No
• 2399

Job Summary

We are looking for a Full-Time Nurse Practitioner to support our client site in Boise, ID. 

Schedule: 10 hour shifts/ 4 days a week. 

6:00am - 4:00pm 

The Nurse Practitioner will provide health care services to patients and as needed to support medical and safety efforts at large scale construction site located in Boise, ID. This project is anticipated to last multiple years with exact timing to be determined by client requirements. 

Responsibilities

• Employee Care, Treatment and Testing:
• Provides first-aid, medical treatment and appropriate follow-up to occupationally ill/injured workers consistent with appropriate Workers' Compensation standards and laws. 
• Provides first-aid or minimal incidental care and treatment and appropriate follow-up for non-occupational conditions consistent with appropriate standards for an employer on-site clinic and laws. 
• Performs regulatory testing, TB tests, immunizations, blood draws, drug testing if required. 
• Performs other wellness activities, flu shots, education and coaching for programs as requested. 
• Performs examinations for employee medical surveillance programs including new hire, fit-for-duty, return-to-work, or exit exams. 
• Provides return-to-work clearances as appropriate. 
• Performs effective case management follow-up for injuries/illnesses and absences. 
• Provides counseling to employees on employment risk reduction initiatives as needed. 
• Provides emergency medical treatment and life saving measures if needed. 
• Clinic Management
• Maintains frequent communication with Medical Director and WorkCare Supervisor regarding all clinic issues and client requests.
• Medical Records and Private Health Information
• Maintains employee health records and databases.
• Computer data entry of all employee demographic and health information.
• Responsibly handles and guards Protected Health Information.
• Follows all applicable HIPAA laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Client Interaction:
• Develops and maintains good relationships with client management, medical and safety personnel, co-workers and WorkCare supervisors and managers.
• Communicates with appropriate client management frequently.
• Provides timely, accurate reporting as dictated by client, WorkCare and by law.
• Performs additional duties and assumes additional responsibilities as identified by supervisor for the efficient operation of WorkCare. 

Qualifications

Education and Experience: 

• Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in Idaho with national certification in the state applying to
• Must have unrestricted DEA license
• Current ACLS/BLS certifications
• A minimum of 3 years advanced practice experience with prior occupational medicine preferred

Skills and Competencies: 

• Knowledge of clinical functions, including diagnosis and treatment of illnesses and injuries. 
• Must display a high level of interpersonal skills and interest in the field of occupational health.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability of maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
• Possess critical thinking skills; strong professional and clinical judgment; make independent decisions in accordance with company policy and procedures and take initiative on issues that arise daily. 
• Able to manage multiple, sometimes competing priorities in a healthcare clinical setting. 
• Must have the ability to maintain a professional approach with others in job-demanding, multitasking and/or project support situations.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Requires regular and predictable attendance and punctuality. 

Computer Skills: 

• Must be competent in the Windows operating system environment, Adobe Professional, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, &Teams) and learn other software (example: SAP, Cority, etc.) as needed.

Physical Demands: 

• Requires sitting for long periods of time, working at a desk.
• Ability to work under stressful, sometimes unpredictable situations. 
• Manual dexterity required for use of handling medical equipment, performing procedures, computer keyboard; Use hands/fingers to handle, control, or fell objects, tools, or controls. 
• Required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and/or crouch; Some bending and stretching could be required. 
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 
• Ability to kneel and perform chest compressions for CPR life saving measures. 
• Require daily walk to & from parking lot to clinic; may need to navigate uneven walkways and terrain due to construction site. 
• May drive emergency vehicle within the site when responding to an accident. 

Work Environment: 

• Construction project location. 
• Clinic is located within the protected/regulated area. 
• Clinic: Mainly indoor, office/clinic conditions; noise level is usually moderate; air quality is good, and temperature is controlled. 

Additional Job Information

Final compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications. 

Benefits for this position include paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and critical illness insurance; HSA, HRA, and FSA; life and disability insurance; EAP; 401K; legal and identity theft coverage; pet insurance and more.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable laws. WorkCare is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment.

About WorkCare

About WorkCare: 

Our mission is Protecting and Promoting Employee Health – from Hire to Retire.

WorkCare, Inc., is a physician-owned national occupational health service company founded in 1984. We currently serve more than 1 million client employees across the U.S and abroad with integrated employee health management solutions that include Incident Intervention™ 24/7 telephonic injury triage and return-to-work follow-up; On-site Services; Medical Exams & Travel program management; Consulting Occupational Physicians; Leave & Disability Clinical Support; and preventive interventions including wellness education, industrial athlete/athletic trainer programs, industrial  massage and bio-ergonomic assessments.