Nurse Practitioner - Occupational Health

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Organization:

Occ Health Clinical

Job Summary:

The Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team. The NP provides healthcare in primary, urgent, community-based and long-term health care settings providing care to individuals and families across the lifespan. The NP has didactic education, clinical competency and national certification in the identified area of clinical practice enabling delivery of preventative healthcare for individuals and families as well as the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illness. Primary care NPs demonstrate an ongoing commitment to patient centered care and partner with individuals as well as family's to promote engagement and shared decision making to assure optimal health, well-being and self-management of disease processes. Supported by advanced knowledge of nursing theory and application, the NP demonstrates evidence-based medical knowledge, clinical judgment, technical competence, professionalism, interpersonal communication skills, timely and compliant documentation, and life-long professional development and competency validation.

The Assistant Clinic Manager for Regionals & Outreach (NP) works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team. The NP provides healthcare to employees and other affiliate groups at the VUMC main campus and at local and regional sites. The Asst Clinic Manager for Regionals & Outreach will be the main liaison between VUMC's main-campus and the regional hospitals, which include Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital; Vanderbilt Bedford County Hospital; and Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital, and their employee health nurses, as well as One Hundred Oaks and other satellite locations. This position involves periodic travel to these sites to provide occupational health clinical services/programs and develop, implement, and maintain standard, high-quality processes across all locations.

The NP has didactic education, clinical competency, and national certification in the identified area of clinical practice enabling delivery of occupational and preventative healthcare for employees as well as the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of acute illness. Supported by advanced knowledge of nursing theory and application, the NP demonstrates evidence-based medical knowledge, clinical judgment, technical competence, professionalism, interpersonal communication skills, timely and compliant documentation, and life-long professional development and competency validation.

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Position Hours

• Monday through Friday - Days

• 7am - 4:30pm

• No Holidays/Weekends

• Call required per the clinician rotation schedule

Department Summary

• The Occupational Health Clinic (OHC) cares for Vanderbilt faculty and staff through a variety of programs used to monitor exposure to workplace hazards, and the prevention/treatment of work-related illness and injury. OHC also offers Faculty/Staff Express Care, a separate walk-in clinic for minor illnesses. OHC provides services to Vanderbilt employees who work at One Hundred Oaks, Williamson County, Franklin, and other satellite locations. There is also an onsite Occupational Health Nurse at Bedford County, Tullahoma Harton and Wilson County Hospitals. In addition, OHC provides care to remote employees through telemedicine.

• operations for those three hospitals. They will also provide service at OHO as well.

• Travel is required to various facilities.

• Family Nurse Practitioner Strongly Preferred

• One or more years of experience as an Occupational Health NP or Primary Care NP

Key Responsibilities - Clinical

• Obtains and documents a health history; performs and documents complete, system-focused, or symptom-specific physical examination, assessment, and plan of care.

• Utilizes evidence-based, approved practice protocols in planning and implementing care; initiates appropriate referrals and consultations; provides specialty specific consultation services upon request and within specialty scope of practice;

Key Responsibilities - Quality

• Actively promotes and participates in quality improvement initiatives.

• Be active in the development, revision, and updating of regional hospital Occupational (or Employee) health protocols, polices, and procedures to ensure consistency across main campus, regional and other satellite facilities.

Key Responsibilities - People

• Member of the management team overseeing the Asst Mgr, Patient Care Services (Outreach Assistant Manager) and supporting the employee health nurse at each regional healthcare site to develop and implement Occupational Health processes, provide Occupational Health services, and identify associated issues.

• Acts as a nurse mentor and advisor to regional occupational health nurses and leadership.

• Educate regional leadership on Occupational Health processes, safety initiatives and accident prevention.

• Maintain effective communication with leadership, utilizing diplomacy and discretion, and meet regularly to align goals for the Occupational Health services/programs.

Key Responsibilities - Service

• Provides occupational health services to all employee populations at regional sites and main campus.

Key Responsibilities - Growth & Finance

• Develop, monitor, and submit regular reports for volumes, process updates, meeting minutes, etc.

• Work in partnership with the Regional Team to reach goals, meet targets, and deadlines for the mutual benefit and improvement of the region.

Additional Job Description

• Travel is required to various facilities.

• On call is required regularly per the clinician rotation schedule

• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obtains and documents a health history; performs and documents complete, system-focused, or symptom-specific physical examination, assessment and plan of care.

• In collaboration, provides healthcare services for primary, acute and complex care of patients and manages patient's overall care, identifying expected outcomes for diagnoses.

• Orders, performs, interprets and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques, relevant supporting diagnostic information and diagnostic procedures where indicated.

• Forms differential diagnoses and treats acute and chronic conditions.

• Prescribes therapeutic interventions both pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic and surgical, needed to achieve expected outcomes.

• Utilizes evidence-based, approved practice protocols in planning and implementing care;

• Initiates appropriate referrals and consultations;

• Provides specialty specific consultation services upon request and within specialty scope of practice;

• Facilitates the patient's transition between and within health care settings, such as admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.

Technical Capabilities

• Patient and Family Centered Care (Advanced):

Demonstrates care that is compassionate, appropriate and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness, treatment of disease and care at the end of life. Within scope of licensure and certification, manages previously diagnosed and undiagnosed patients. Uses health assessment skills to differentiate between normal, variations of normal, and abnormal findings. Employs screening and diagnostic strategies in the development of diagnoses. Prescribes medications within scope of practice. Manages health/illness status of patients and families over time and across the continuum. Provides patient-centered care recognizing cultural diversity and the patient or designee as a full partner in decision making. Creates a climate of patient-centered care to include confidentiality privacy, comfort, emotional support, mutual trust, and respect. Incorporates cultural and spiritual preferences, values and beliefs into health care. Preserves the patient's control over decision making by negotiating a mutually acceptable plan of care. Integrates ethical principles into decision making. Uses electronic health record to capture data on variables for the evaluation and management of patient care. Clearly documents findings, assessment, and plan of care.

• Practice-Based Scholarly Inquiry and Integration (Intermediate):

Demonstrates the use of scientific evidence and methods to investigate, evaluate and improve patient care practices. Anticipates variations in practice and is proactive in implementing interventions to improve quality. Uses best available evidence to continuously improve quality of clinical practice. Generates knowledge from clinical practice to improve practice and patient outcomes. Reviews data and evidence to improve advanced practice. Integrates knowledge from the humanities and sciences within the context of nursing science.

• Interpersonal and Communication Skills (Intermediate):

Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills that enable them to establish and maintain professional relationships with patients, families, and other members of health care teams. Communicates practice knowledge effectively both orally and in writing.

• Professionalism (Intermediate):

Demonstrates behaviors that reflect a commitment to continuous professional development, ethical practice, an understanding and sensitivity to diversity and a responsible attitude toward their patients, their profession and society. Participates in medical center committees, professional organizations and activities that influence advanced practice and/or health outcomes of a population focus.

• Health Systems and Policy Management (Intermediate):

Demonstrates sufficient fundamental proficiency in behaviors that reflect a commitment to continuous professional development, ethical practice, an understanding and sensitivity to diversity and a responsible attitude toward their patients, their profession and society. Participates in professional organizations and activities that influence advanced practice and/or health outcomes of a population focus.

• Clinical Knowledge (Advanced):

Knowledge of patient care including patient assessment and treatment, care planning, patient education and evidence-based practice. Understanding of medical terminology and documentation.

Our Nursing Philosophy:

We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center's mission of quality in patient care, education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well-being.

As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing. Please see our current employee benefits offered:

• Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options

• Dental and /or vision plan

• 403 (b) retirement plan

• Paid Time off (flex PTO)

• Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)

• Short-Long term disability

• Subsidized backup childcare

• And many more... Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program!

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Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Delivers projects/assignments that have a direct impact on goals/objectives of the unit/department that the job is in. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Conducts extensive analysis of situations or data to resolve numerous, complex issues; may involve the input/work of others. Breadth of Knowledge: Has in-depth level of knowledge within a professional area and working knowledge of other areas. Team Interaction: May lead mid-sized projects; coaches and guides team members.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. - Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Service: - Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. - Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. - Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges. - Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

LIC-Licensed Nurse Practitioner - Tennessee

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

Less than 1 year

Education:

Master's

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