Nurse Practitioner

Overview

Work Where it Matters

Akima Infrastructure Services (AIS), an Akima company, is not just another staffing contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AIS, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders , AIS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers , AIS supports vital missions with the most in-demand and specialized skill sets in the world.

As an AIS employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

Job Summary:

AIS is looking for a Nurse Practitioner to work in Oak Ridge, TN. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!]

Responsibilities

Job 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 SOMO.

• Work/Consult with the SOMO, 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 SOMO, 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 EmployeeConcerns 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 SOMO, Clinic Operations Manager, and COHN staff using appropriate knowledge of need for referral of employees to an external Physician/and or Specialist. Accountabilities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. Continuing Education is required to maintain licensure.4 years minimum, occupational experience desirable.

• The Nurse Practitioner shall have National Certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).

• The Physician Assistant shall have certification from the American Medical Association Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation. A State of Tennessee License is required for both NP and PA.

• Ability to obtain and maintain DOE Q clearance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).

Job: Healthcare

Travel: None

Organization: AIS - Akima Infrastructure Services

Clearance: Able to Obtain DOE Q

Work Type: On-Site

Remote: No

ReqID: 2024-8933