Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner (2328)- Department of Public Health
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San Francisco, CA, US
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The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable healthcare access while valuing workforce diversity.
Summary:
The Nurse Practitioner will provide occupational health care in clinical settings and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. Applicants must possess relevant licenses and a Master's in Nursing with experience in occupational health.
Requirements:
Hard Skills: Clinical examinations, Diagnostic tests, Chronic disease management, Urgent care provision, Patient counseling
Credentials: Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN), California Nurse Practitioner (NP) license, California Registered Nurse license, California medication furnishing license
Experience: One year of work experience as a Health Care provider in Occupational Health
Job Description:
Under general nursing and medical direction, utilizing standardized procedures, the Nurse Practitioner functions within an organized system for the delivery of health care in association with other members of the multidisciplinary health care team and performs specialized nurse practitioner duties in clinical settings. Essential duties include but are not limited to all or some of the following:
- Provides routine preventative and continuity care to adult and/or pediatric patients; this may include complete history and physical examinations.
- Orders diagnostic tests, which may include laboratory tests, X-rays and other imaging, E.K.G.s, and other disease or condition specific diagnostic tests.
- Identifies and manages patients with unstable chronic diseases appropriate to clinical specialty.
- Provides urgent care to acutely ill patients.
- Acute care planning for patients in an inpatient setting.
- Assesses and diagnosis, develops treatment plans, and furnishes medications.
- Counsels and educates patients, and collaborates with healthcare team.
- Consults with physicians on the diagnosis and treatment of unstable and complex patient conditions.
- Documents medical records, and adheres to patient privacy.
- Participates in staff meetings and conferences regarding patient care, as well as quality improvement/control activities.
The 2328 Nurse Practitioner - Occupational Health Specialty performs other duties as assigned/required.
The most successful applicants will demonstrate:
- Extensive experience in occupational settings across a broad range of roles, from medical staff to heavy equipment operators.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local occupational health and safety regulations
- Commitment to ongoing learning and development through continuing education units (CEUs) in occupational health topics, staying informed of industry advancements via journals, participation in industry events, and reading/review of new regulatory updates.
