Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Medical Services - Multiple Levels - Department of Energy (DOE)

Job Summary:

Akima Infrastructure Services, LLC (AIS), is actively seeking candidates to support personnel as part of our staff augmentation team supporting the Department of Energy in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Successful candidates will be employees of AIS, a premier government contractor charged with employing highly motivated and well-qualified personnel who can advance customer's core mission. Though employed by AIS, the employee will take day-to-day direction and assignments from customer staff and procedures. Pay, benefits, Human Resources, and Employment Management functions are provided by AIS.

Qualified applicants must be a US citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs duties assigned and authorized by supervising physician/Medical Director.

• Ensures all safety and environmental guidelines are followed without deviation.

• Treats injured and ill employees, performs accurate health assessments in patients who present for treatment, and initiates appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic measures according to protocol and within his/her written agreement with the supervising physician.

• Conducts routine physical examinations, periodic job-related surveillance exams, epidemiological follow-ups, and routine screenings.

• Conducts physical examinations and systematically documents findings.

• Works with the RN to advise and educate workers about hazards in the workplace and their health effects.

• Provides clinical support to employees in monitoring health problems, offers medical counseling and referrals to medical or surgical services.

• Coordinates services such as cholesterol and blood pressure, promotes the preventive medicine program to increase the health and wellbeing of the work force and to protect the work force from disease and injury.

• Expedites and evaluates Worker’s Compensation and lost time injury issues.

• Reviews employee immunization records to ensure the employee is updated on all immunizations as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

• Provides health care services to patients under the direction and responsibility of a physician.

• Evaluates and treats employees with injuries and/or illnesses and refers them to a physician or hospital as necessary.

• Provides follow-up treatment as needed.

• Performs suturing for uncomplicated, non-facial lacerations.

• Diagnoses and manages acute and chronic diseases and/or conditions. Administers or orders diagnostic tests such as x-ray and laboratory tests and interprets test results.

• Examines patients and administers immediate advanced life support and stabilization.

• Responds to emergency situations and directs operations accordingly. Provides urgent/emergency care that may include medical procedures. Writes appropriate orders including those for narcotics, stimulant, and depressant drugs.

• Assists in planning emergency evacuation procedures. Supervises the evacuation of patients as needed to assure continuous treatment en-route to other medical facilities.

• Obtains medical histories and performs pre-employment physicals.

• Supervises paramedical personnel in performing routine and emergency medical services; supervises, directs and trains First Aid/Rescue teams.

• Administers ongoing programs of preventative medicine including tetanus and flu inoculations, and blood pressure screening; advises employees on methods of disease prevention and educates and counsels individuals to promote positive health behaviors and self-care skill. Assists in administering drug and alcohol programs.

• Reviews the ongoing adequacy of medical care; recommends the need for supplementary medical support staff and the purchase of medical equipment and supplies/medications as outlined in medical directives.

• Assists in the coordination of activities to prevent accidents.

• Assists in the education and training of medical support personnel, including selection, training, development, and performance monitoring. Serves as a preceptor for nurse practitioner students and/or allied health care students.

• Maintains and prepares medical reports in accordance with applicable worker’s compensation claim requirements.

• Participates in worker’s compensation insurance claims reviews as required.

• Acts as lead medical authority in the absence of the Medical Director or other authorized physician.

Minimum Qualifications:

Level 2:

• Education: Associate degree in Science, Nursing (ASN) with current state RN licensure required, with bachelor’s degree preferred. BLS and ACLS certification required. Certified Occupational Health Nurse or ability to obtain desired.

• Experience: 2 years prior nursing experience required. Quality Assurance/Continuing Quality Program experience required. Strong organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate and prioritize projects required. Industrial Medicine experience is strongly preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA regulations preferred. Experience with Workers’ Compensation program case management preferred. Must have and maintain all credentialing requirements of the project including, but not limited to, a state license. Experience, license, or certification in audiometry as specified in 29 CFR 1910.95(g) or equivalent state OSHA or federal safety program preferred.

Level 3:

• Education: Associate degree in Science, Nursing (ASN) with current state RN licensure required, with bachelor’s degree preferred. BLS and ACLS certification required. Certified Occupational Health Nurse or ability to obtain desired.

• Experience: 5 years as a Registered Nurse in a medical facility. Must be a registered nurse (RN) and have a valid Tennessee State License. Quality Assurance/Continuing Quality Program experience required. Experience in Industrial Medicine is strongly preferred. Training and/or certification in Medical Case Management preferred. Knowledge of Tennessee State Workers’ Compensation laws and experience with Workers’ Compensation program case management preferred. Must possess and maintain all credentialing requirements of the project including, but not limited to, a state license. Experience, license, or certification in audiometry as specified in 29 CFR 1910.95(g) or equivalent state OSHA or federal safety program preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA regulations is preferred. Must have strong organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate and prioritize projects. Must have the ability to adapt to changes as they occur.

Level 5:

• Education: Associate degree in Science, Nursing (ASN) with current state RN licensure required, with bachelor’s or master’s degree preferred. BLS and ACLS certification required. Certified Occupational Health Nurse or ability to obtain desired.

• Experience: 3 year(s) experience as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant is preferred for this position. Experience, license, or certification in audiometry as specified in 29 CFR 1910.95(g) or equivalent state OSHA or federal safety program preferred. Possesses strong organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate and prioritize projects. Must have the ability to adapt to changes as they occur.

Level 6:

• Education: Master’s degree in medical science from an accredited educational institution and current License as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in the State of Tennessee required.

• Experience: 6 years of experience as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant is preferred for this position. Possesses strong organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate and prioritize projects. Must have the ability to adapt to changes as they occur.

Level 7:

• Education: Master’s degree in medical science from an accredited educational institution and current License as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in the State of Tennessee required.

• Experience: 10 years of experience as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant is preferred for this position. Possesses strong organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate and prioritize projects. Must have the ability to adapt to changes as they occur.