Clinical Team Lead/Nurse Practitioner

The Clinical Team Lead (CTL) / Nurse Practitioner (NP) develops and implements the necessary Standard Operating Procedures and Policies, medical plans and protocols, facility requirements, emergency procedures, audits & inspections, quality assurance, and other medical practice management tasks. The Nurse Practitioner will utilize expertise to diagnose, mitigate, and treat injuries and illnesses in a clinic setting.  

We are presently staffing for a full-time Clinical Team Lead/Nurse Practitioner for our industrial client site in the Gregory, TX area. The regular schedule for this role is Monday - Saturday 7:00AM - 5:30PM. The schedule will eventually rotate on Saturdays as well. Candidates must be able to reliably commute to the work site for scheduled shifts.

Clinical Duties 

• Perform pre-placement physical examinations for new hires. 
• Provide medical assessments and health services to employees who become ill or injured at work. 
• Stabilize, evaluate and treat emergency patients. 
• Take pertinent histories, perform examinations relevant to patient complaints and presentation, and perform routine human resource functions such as physicals, return to work, and fitness for duty evaluations. Assist with coordination of care, physician referrals, transitional duty program. 
• Provide medical review of surveillance and immunization records of contracted employees, physicians, volunteers, and other affiliates. 
• Order and interpret results of routine laboratory tests, including CBCs, blood chemistries, UAs, and any other pertinent diagnostic labs deemed necessary for evaluation; review and sign all EKG, pulmonary function tests, visual exams and lab tests as required. 
• Order and interpret routine radiological studies, pulmonary function tests, and audiograms. 
• Aid in the management of occupational case rehabilitation, therapy and return to work in co ordination with the designated ES&H Manager; 
• Prescribes medications within the statutory and regulatory standards, limits and conditions for Nurse Practitioners and within applicable employer policies and procedures. Applies knowledge of pharmacology and evidence-based practice in selecting, prescribing, administering and monitoring the effects of drugs to treat medical conditions or injuries. 
• Use the Electronic Medical Records Systems as required and ensure accuracy and maintenance of all medical records. Regular audits are to be conducted on the medical records 
• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients presenting at clinic as a Clinical Nurse Team Leader /NP level as required; ensures proper injury care and disease diagnosis, treatment and recovery and requests necessary tests and follow up visits and refer patients to specialists as necessary. 
• Establish medical diagnoses and determine a plan of care and treatment; refer patients for appropriate follow-up care when indicated.   
• Provide patient healthcare teaching and counseling relevant to presenting problems.  
• Document discharge instructions and summarization.  
• Monitor the status of Project personnel hospitalized in regional facilities 
• Ensure clinic is managed according to the highest quality standards (industry best practices) and complies with Client procedures and applicable health standards; 
• Ensure that health care is delivered in accordance with the Contract 
• Ensure the main clinic dispensary is properly secured and a pharmacy management program is in place and implemented. Procedure to include both expired scheduled drugs and OTC drugs disposal; 
• Coordinate stocking and control of medications and medical supplies; 

Leadership Duties 

• Manage and lead the day-to-day operations of the clinic 
• Conduct quarterly internal audits and provide results to Client  
• Implement and manage clinic operating procedures; 
• Attends and participates in a variety of meetings and task force groups to improve quality and outcomes, and communication of issues. 
• Lead and participate in induction of new staff as required 
• Manage the performance appraisal of staff. Maintain appropriate documentation of any actions taken regarding specific individual performance and deal with any disciplinary or grievance matters 
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly clinic activity reports; 
• Implementation of Jobsite health plans and preventative medicine activities as required, including, and not limited to, health promotion educational activities, well-being programs and mental health well-being programs. 
• Leads and participates in continuous education and professional development through case presentations, mentoring, role modeling and facilitating the exchange of knowledge in the classroom, the clinical setting and the community; fosters effective health care partnerships. 
• Maintain professional growth and development through approved seminars, workshops and professional affiliations. 
• Maintaining an up-to-date roster and transmitting to Medical Services Coordinator when changes are made; 
• Monitor the reporting activities of the medical facilities to ensure that all necessary reports are maintained according to schedule. This includes and is not limited to: 
• Daily, weekly and monthly totals for facility visits; 
• Trends in presentations to clinic; 
• Top five diagnoses per month; 
• Medical staffing changes; 
• Key issues occurring on Jobsite per month; and 
• Wellbeing and Mental Health Wellbeing programs conducted 
• Other reporting issues as required 

Other Duties 

• The NP will practice with the supervision of an approved SP, which involves.  
• Verify that treatment and acts of delegated prescriptive authority are provided and documented in accordance with agreed-upon clinical practice guidelines.  
• Functions of the NP will include but not be limited to those outlined by the supervising physicians or as indicated per the patient's needs.  
• Documentation will include history of presenting illness, detailed review of systems, physical examination, assessment & and plan, discharge instruction and summarization, and prescriptions for medications or medical devices. Orders, test results and interpretation, and consultations requested will also be documented as appropriate.   

• Completion of an accredited nurse practitioner program 
   

 Required Competencies

• Understanding of Occupational Health Standards and Regulations 
• Knowledge of medical practice and occupational health 
• Knowledge of medical policies, regulations, and procedures 
• Skill in developing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence. 
• Skill in developing and maintaining medical quality assurance and quality control standards. 
• Ability to react calmly, objectively, and effectively in emergency situations. 
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail. 
• Strong interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to analyze and interpret data if an effort is to evaluate clinical performance. 
• Commitment to a proactive approach to workplace safety while taking a diplomatic and professional approach to customer interactions. 

Required Work Experience 

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in emergency medicine, triage and treatment. Previous experience practicing in Occupational Medicine, Internal Medicine, Family Practice, or Emergency Medicine is desirable. 
• Post Graduate Occupational Health qualification or significant experience (preferred) 
• Previous experience working with Workers Compensation, DOT, and OSHA Regulated Exams desirable. 
• Minimum of 3 years' clinic management experience  

Required Qualifications 

• Valid Texas NP license 
• ACLS 
• BLS 
• ATLS 
• CPR/AED 
• DEA License 
• Certified as a Mental Health First Aid Instructor 

Required Languages 

• Excellent written and oral English  
•  Bilingual in Spanish a plus but not required 

International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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The incumbent may be required to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description. This job description is subject to regular review.