Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Nurse Practitioner opportunity in Oak Ridge, TN.

Citizenship: United States Citizenship Required

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is ONE DAY PER WEEK � Primarily on Fridays and may supplement staff if needed (rare occasions). Subcontractor must have or be willing to obtain Medical Malpractice insurance.

Education:
Must have a degree from an accredited NP or PA program. Continuing Education is required to maintain licensure.

Experience:
4+ years minimum, occupational experience desirable

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
To the extent allowed by training, licensure, and scope of services defined for the clinic by the Site Occupational Medical Director (SOMD), shall be responsible to work under the supervision of the SOMO for:
Employee Surveillance Evaluations
Fitness for Work Evaluations
Injury/Illness Evaluations
Evaluating Employees for Actual/Potential Exposures
Evaluations of employees with/for safety concerns using standard of care, and established protocols, formularies and procedures as approved and set forth by the SOMD.
Work/Consult with the SOMD, and Certified Occupational Health Nursing (COHN) staff Safety Systems and Services Safety, supervision in light of job duties, on any recommendations for appropriate medical limitations, as determined by "Best Practice Guidelines", including communicating to employee supervision, safety and those with a need to know.
Communicate as necessary with external providers regarding job duties and requirements in the employee's work environment, any concerns, diagnostic/test, findings, treatment plans, and notification to that provider of current limitations. This may include request for evaluations of conditions and recommendations for medical limitations.
Is familiar with the internal procedures and processes of the medical clinic, as well as assigned company policies and procedures.
Determine, in accordance with the American with Disability Act of 1990, under direction of the SOMD, whether the employee is physical and mental health are compatible with the safe and reliable performance of assigned tasks.
Refer, as appropriate, employees to the EAP (Employee Assistance Program), Human Resources, or the Employee Concerns Program as circumstances warrant.
Participate in walk downs with the Safety Systems and Services personnel to become familiar with the environmental and personal work conditions experienced by employees.
Educate and advise employees on preventive health measures (wellness).
Be available and responsive with assigned call-in on a weekly basis 24/7.
Participate in Emergency Management Drills that involve the Health Services Clinic.
Be familiar with applicable state, federal regulations and guidelines and company procedures and guidelines as well as Federal/State/Company requirements for privacy and security of employee privacy and medical records.
Provide appropriate counseling and advisories with employees for wellness, injuries and illness, test results, and utilization of the EAP and Employee Concerns Programs.
Work with employees, the SOMO, COHN's, Risk Management, Insurance adjusters, Legal, Supervision, Safety, HR, and other Safety Systems and Services and Project Management in providing appropriate management of actual and potential occupational injuries, including providing guidance with short term disability issues, which may include FMLA and other illness and concerns.
Participate and ensure quality control in documentation.
Participate in Clinic meetings and other meetings as necessary and approved by Clinic management.
Coordinate with SOMD, Clinic Operations Manager, and COHN staff, using appropriate knowledge of need for referral of employees to an external Physician/and or Specialist.

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES
Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a professional and technical services firm supporting the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S., U.K., and Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector businesses involved in high-hazard or complex operations. Edgewater proudly offers expertise in numerous technical disciplines necessary to support operational environments where Integrated Safety Management and formal, disciplined operations are essential to ensure safety, quality, security, and regulatory compliance.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities.

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