Public Nurse Practitioner- Occupational Health and Wellness Clinic (OHWC).-Onsite

Salary: $106,923.76 Annually
Location : Nashville, TN
Job Type: Full Time Health Civil Service
Job Number: HEA07346
Department: Health
Opening Date: 12/18/2024
Closing Date: 4/2/2025 10:02 AM Central

Position Description

This position works under the direction of the Clinical Services Manager and works collaboratively with the Civil Service Medical Examiner (CSME).

If you have any questions please contact MPHD HR at (615)-340-5640
Typical Duties

• Serves as a liaison between the OHWC and Metro departments coordinating pre-employment physical exams, functional capacity exams, fitness-for-duty exams, annual physical exams and psychological (referral) examinations.
• Represents the OHWC for its interactions with both internal (MPHD) and external (Metro) partners.
• Coordinates and assists with off-site procedures such as employee flu shots, TB skin testing, and rabies vaccinations. (MNPD Academy, DCSO and Metro Animal Control).
• Oversees cost-effective use and conservation of resources, including the supply and administration of drugs, vaccines, biologicals, and laboratory services.
• Submits billing statements to Metro departments to ensure prompt payment of services rendered.
• Collaborates with Injury on Duty (IOD) case managers, Metro HR/Safety personnel, physician offices and patients/employees to facilitate examinations and potential return to work.
• Works in collaboration with the MPHD Quality Improvement (QI) Coordinator to ensure compliance with standards.
• Prepares qualitative and productivity reports, annual reports; reviews current research to stay abreast of occupational public health issues.
• Ensures compliance with HIPAA.
• Will provide guidance/mentorship to the nurses and office reps.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing from a program accredited by a nationally recognized nursing accreditation organization.
• Current Nurse Practitioner Certification from a nationally recognized nursing accreditation organization.
• Certificate of Fitness as an Advanced Practice Nurse issued by the State of Tennessee.
• Licensed a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee. Applicants holding a Registered Nurse or APRN license from a state that participates in the "Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact" may be hired but must obtain their Tennessee license within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification.

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply, however at the present time MPHD is not sponsoring individuals through any of the US Government's employment-based immigration programs.

MPHD seeks to be a socially and culturally responsive organization that acknowledges and addresses historical and current inequities in our public health promotion and practice. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to work with multicultural communities.

Valid class "D" driver's license, use of personal vehicle, and maintenance of valid personal vehicle insurance as required by Tennessee Law.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Three (3) years of experience as a nurse practitioner.
Full-time, Civil Service positions -
10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
1 Sick Day per month
12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -
20 vacation days per year
3 Personal days per year
1 Sick Day per month
12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.
01

Do you have a Master of Science in Nursing from a program accredited by a nationally recognized nursing accreditation organization ?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a Certificate of Fitness as an Advanced Practice Nurse issued by the State of Tennessee ?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a current Nurse Practitioner Certification from a nationally recognized nursing accreditation organization?

• Yes
• No

04

How many years of experience as nurse practitioner do you have ?

• Less than a year
• 1-2 years
• 3 years
• More than 3 years

05

Are you a current Metro Public Health Employee ?

• Yes
• No

06

I understand that all related work history/experience, education, certifications and/or licenses must be reflected on my application for this position. I further understand that an incomplete or misleading application may result in disqualification.

• Yes

Required Question