Nurse Practitioner

The Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to manage the day-to-day clinical operational activities at the PepsiCo Piscataway plant. The position reports directly to the East Regional Coordinator for the PepsiCo/JHU partnership. The position also works closely with the Executive Director, Medical Director, and Assistant Director of the Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide on-site services forty (40) hours per week at the PepsiCo clinic in Piscataway, NJ.

• Triage and treat, as appropriate, minor work-related and non-work-related injuries and illnesses.

• Dispense over-the-counter and prescription medications in accordance with pre-established standing orders for employees with minor work-related and non-work-related concerns (back pain, headache, pharyngitis).

• Provide on-site specimen/lab collection for employees presenting lab orders from their PCP.

• Perform urine drug screening and breath alcohol testing in accordance with company protocol.

• Provide onsite assessments for strep pharyngitis, UTI, influenza, hyperglycemia, and hypoglycemia.

• Provide support and case management for both work-related and non-work-related conditions for the purpose of reducing illness and absenteeism.

• Coordinate second opinions for employees absent due to workers’ compensation or disability, as necessary, in adherence with company protocols.

• Coordinate annual seasonal influenza vaccination program.

• Coordinate and plan monthly health education seminars and general wellness events.

• Provide on-site patient education regarding illnesses, medication, treatments, etc.

• Work collaboratively with patients and their PCP/Specialist to facilitate early diagnosis and management of acute and chronic health problems.

Administrative services provided to PepsiCo include

• Maintain and revise, as needed, standardized procedures, protocols, and standing orders.

• Maintain adequate clinical supplies.

• Maintain Letter of Permit Exception with the New Jersey Department of Health/CLIA required for lab testing provided on-site.

• Maintain patient medical records.

Work collaboratively with the Benefits and Safety teams

• To coordinate and plan health and wellness events and initiatives.

• To manage workers’ compensation claims.

• To expand clinic services and reach.

• Provide crisis management/intervention, as needed.

• Provide general medical advice to the PepsiCo Human Resources and Safety/Risk Management departments.

• Ensure the provision of prompt, appropriate clinical care to all patients in accordance with PepsiCo and Johns Hopkins University protocols, State regulations, and professional standards.

• Develop relationships with clinical providers in the area to provide back-up clinical care.

• Ensure timely and appropriate problem resolution and follow-up to PepsiCo employees as required.

• Ensure PepsiCo's onsite clinic facilities are neat, clean, and attractive.

• Conduct oneself in an exemplary fashion to achieve goals.

• Ensure timely and appropriate problem resolution and follow-up to PepsiCo employees as required.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Analytical ability is necessary to evaluate and determine the health status of patients and implement proper care.

• Interpersonal skills necessary to interview, teach, and counsel patients and interact with clients/employers.

• A comprehensive understanding of outpatient adult medicine, patient care procedures, medical protocols, and testing procedures is necessary.

• Must have general computer knowledge and the ability to use computerized medical information systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in nursing; Registered Nurse license and Certified as a Nurse Practitioner

• Must be licensed in the state where practicing

• National Board Certification

• BLS certification

• Related experience (adult medicine)

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum twelve months of related experience (adult medicine).

• Experience in Occupational Medicine, Workers’ Compensation, and DOT exams

• DOT Medical Examiner preferred.

• Certified Urine Drug Screen Collector preferred.

• Certified Breath Alcohol Technician preferred.

Classified Title: Nurse Practitioner

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MG

Starting Salary Range: $104,000 - $152,900 Annually ($120,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday / Varying

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: New Jersey

Department name: SOM DOM Occupational Health

Personnel area: School of Medicine

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.