Nurse Practitioner

About us

National Grid is hiring a Nurse Practitioner for our Health offices in North Andover, MA. 

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating, and our expertise and track record put us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.

To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.

Job Purpose

The Nurse Practitioner will independently run an internal, corporate, private medical practice to provide evaluation, consultation/referral, case management and treatment for employees.

Key Accountabilities

• Perform regulatory surveillance examinations including Respiratory Fit testing (RFT), DOT and Audio exams to ensure compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and OSHA standards.


• Perform pre-employment physical exams on all new candidates, pole climbing and fit for duty exams.


• Manage the operations of the on-site health office, including but not limited to maintaining the appointment schedule, ordering supplies, maintaining equipment, etc.


• Evaluate, treat and manage the cases of occupational injuries to ensure the safety of employees and to reduce absence frequency.


• Conduct drug and alcohol testing i.e. pre-employment, random, reasonable cause to adhere to organizational, FMCSA, and PHMSA drug testing policies.


• Develop and maintain effective relationships with key internal stakeholders and external medical providers to share best practice and understand business decisions.

Qualifications

• B.S. or higher degree in Nursing and fully qualified and licensed Nurse Practitioner required.


• 2+ years of working experience as a Nurse Practitoner preferred.


• Board Certification - American Nurse Credentialing Center or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners required.


• 2+ years of experience in Occupational medicine, worker's compensation and OSHA regulations, acute medical care and evaluation preferred.


• Certified in Hearing Conservation CAOHC and DOT certified medical examiner preferred.


• Current certification by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to perform Department of Transportation physical examinations preferred.


• Current COHC certification by CAOHC preferred.


• Within 3 months of hire, attainment of the following is required:
  
  
  
  • certification by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to perform Department of Transportation physical examinations.
  
  
  • certification as a Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist (COHC) by the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC).
  
  
  
  


• Current certification as a Basic Lifesaver (BLS) provider from a training program approved by the American Heart Association (AHA) required.


• Strong interpersonal skills are required to provide care for injured and ill employees.


• A valid driver’s license with a safe driving history that meets National Grid’s Safe Driver policy is required.

More Information

Salary: $123,000 - $144,000 per year

National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.