Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant needed for occupational health center in Dallas, TX area

Take Care Health Systems, part of Walgreens’ new Health and Wellness division, is an innovative organization that provides the American workforce with the benefits of improved wellness and preventive care. We operate on-site employee healthcare programs, clinics and fitness centers for some of the country’s largest corporations and federal agencies.

We currently have an opportunity for a PRN NURSE PRACTITIONER/PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT to join our Team in Dallas, TX!

Responsibilities:

• Maintains Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant state practice rules and regulations, including physician involvement as required for all aspects of practice
• Conducts physical exams as appropriate, using evidence based practice and policies, procedures and guidelines, with the emphasis on appropriate treatment, return to work, and presenteeism
• Assessment and treatment of acute and urgent injuries and illnesses
• Assessment and treatment of occupational injuries and illnesses
• Refers to external providers as needed
• Facilitates early reporting of occupational illness or injuries
• Collaborates with Infection and Communicable Disease Department in the management of infection control and medical surveillance of tuberculosis monitoring, needle stick injury tracking and monitoring, and outbreak exposure investigation, reporting
• Provides workstation ergonomic evaluations providing recommendations for improvements, with follow-up evaluations after improvements are implemented
• Participates and supports health and wellness initiatives, health education and screening programs
• Provide utilization and participation clinic data

Requirements:

• Master’s degree, certification as a nurse practitioner with an adult population focus.
• Three to five years’ clinical experience in acute care, ambulatory, or emergency care.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience in occupational health/corporate health/urgent care nursing preferred
• Experience utilizing electronic medical records or databases
• Current CPR or BLS certification required

We offer competitive salary and benefit options.