Nurse Practitioner (DOM Occupational Health)

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner whose position provides clinical and administrative activities at the Mack Truck/Volvo on-site clinic. The position reports directly to the Regional Coordinator for the Mack Truck/JHU partnership. The position also works closely with the Medical Director and Division Administrator of the Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide on-site services forty (40) hours per week at the Mack Truck/Volvo facility in Macungie, PA.
• Triage and treat, as appropriate, work-related and non-work-related injuries and illnesses.
• Dispense over the counter and prescription medications in accordance with pre-established standing orders to employees with work-related and non-work-related injuries/illnesses
• Provide on-site specimen/lab collection for employees presenting lab orders from their PCP.
• Perform urine drug screening and breath alcohol testing in accordance with Mack Truck/Volvo protocol.
• Provide support and case management for both work-related and non-work-related conditions for the purpose of reducing illness and absenteeism.
• Coordinate second opinions for employees absent due to workers’ compensation or disability, as necessary in adherence with Mack Truck/Volvo protocols.
• Assist, coordinate and plan monthly health education seminars and general wellness events.
• Provide onsite patient education regarding illnesses/injuries, medication, treatments, stretching etc.
• Provide referrals for employees who need the attention of a primary care physician or specialist in adherence with company protocols.
• Work collaboratively with patients and their PCP/Specialist to facilitate early diagnosis and management of acute and chronic health problems.
• Perform on-site physical assessments (DOT, return to work, work-related injuries) as required by Mack Trucks/Volvo.

Administrative services provided to include

• Maintain and revise, as needed, standardized procedures, protocols and standing orders.
• Maintain adequate clinical supplies.
• Maintain Pennsylvania CLIA, required for lab testing provided on-site.
• Maintain patient medical records.

Work collaboratively with the onsite Mack Truck/Volvo teams to

• Coordinate and plan health and wellness events and initiatives.
• Manage workers’ compensation claims.
• Expand clinic services and reach.
• Provide crisis management/intervention, as needed.
• Provide general medical advice to the Mack Truck/Volvo Human Resources and Safety/Risk Management departments in Macungie, PA.
• Ensure the provision of prompt, appropriate clinical care to all patients in accordance with Johns Hopkins University protocols, state regulations, and professional standards.
• Develop relationships with clinical providers in the area to provide backup clinical care.
• Ensure timely and appropriate problem resolution and follow-up with employees as required.
• Ensure all patients receive prompt, courteous, friendly and professional attention to their needs and requests.
• Ensure onsite clinic facilities are neat, clean, and attractive.
• Conduct yourself in an exemplary fashion to achieve goals.
• Ensure timely and appropriate problem resolution and follow-up with Mack Truck/Volvo employees as required.

• Master’s Degree in Nursing; Registered Nurse license and Certified as a Nurse Practitioner in the state where practicing
• National Board Certification.
• BLS certification.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Minimum of twelve months of related experience in adult medicine.
• Experience in Occupational Medicine, Workers’ Compensation, and DOT exams.
• DOT Medical Examiner certification.
• Urine Drug Screen Collector certification
• Breath Alcohol Technician certification.
• Analytical ability to evaluate and determine the health status of a patient and implement proper care as indicated including referral to specialty departments

• Interpersonal skills to interview, teach, counsel patients and interact with clients/employees, coworkers, and outside vendors

• A comprehensive understanding of outpatient adult medicine, patient care procedures, medical protocols, and testing procedure

Classified Title: Nurse Practitioner   
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MG  
Starting Salary Range: $100,000 - $152,900 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday - Friday/Varying 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Location: Pennsylvania  
Department name: SOM DOM Occupational Health   
Personnel area: School of Medicine