Nursing Jobs in Marcy, NY
$89,000 - $120,000 / year
Job Summary The Nurse Practitioner - Employee Health Specialist is a lead clinical professional supporting MVHS’s occupational health and wellness care, workers' compensation cases and disability management in conjunction with other clinical staff in Employee Health. The NP evaluates and treats both work and non-work-related conditions, providing direct care or referral to appropriate health care providers. Prescribes medications and therapeutics, orders diagnostics, interprets test results and refers employees to specialists as appropriate. The NP also assists in management of compensation injuries, case management, return to work program facilitation, treatment plan monitoring and follow-up paperwork from appropriate sites and providers. Participates in various committee meetings and teams. Works under the direction of the Employee Health Service Medical Director and the Director of Employee Health Services. Core Job Responsibilities Identifies, evaluates, treats and addresses minor illnesses and injuries of employees which may or may not be job related. Conducts comprehensive assessments, interprets physical findings, orders diagnostic tests, makes decisions, and plans care according to established protocols. Initiates and tests for exposures to blood borne pathogens, body fluid and infectious diseases following hospital protocol. Reviews/evaluates all laboratory and x-ray data and provides consultation to candidates, volunteers, and teammates regarding the results as needed. Recognizes when consultation or referral is appropriate. Educates employees about preventative care, medical issues and the use of prescribed medical treatments and medications. Provides follow up care according to hospital policies. Follows up with patients concerning medical treatment, referral or emergency room visits appropriately. Maintains the medical surveillance program and associated medical records. Orders appropriate laboratory tests, x-ray studies and other diagnostic services in order to determine job performance capabilities and to rule out communicable diseases. Treats worker’s compensation patients and refers claims for worker’s compensation/leave management administration appropriately. Supports the workers' compensation program and contributes to the development and implementation of employee health strategies, such as cost control, providing physical exams, care and treatment to injured employees. Refers injured employees to medical specialists when appropriate. Promotes optimal recovery through education and counseling of injured employees on the treatment plan. Supports open communication with treating providers and worker’s compensation adjusters. Reacts appropriately to occupational emergency situations. Orders and stocks supplies, medications and vaccines as necessary. Delivers nursing services such as mass flu vaccinations, TB skin testing, T-dap injections and respiratory fit program testing as needed to meet organizational and regulatory requirements. Serves as an employee resource in supporting a culture of wellness. Provides educational material and counseling on current health issues, mandatory parts of the employee health program, bloodborne pathogen exposure and prophylaxis. Performs ergonomic assessments and screens. Provides services in accordance with regulatory guidelines and maintains employee health records and information in strict confidentiality. Documents all medical records thoroughly, accurately and promptly in accordance with policies and procedures. Compiles/maintains data related to employee health, such as infectious diseases, employee injuries, trending and data analysis. Shares information with the Director and Medical Director. Keeps Director informed regarding pertinent information, progress and statistical information on patients. Keeps current in topics related to employee and occupational health through conferences, workshops, professional literature and other training. Shares and assimilates information into clinical practice. Performs related duties as assigned. Education/Experience Requirements REQUIRED: Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner's Program OR certification from an accredited NP program Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in a family practice office or health clinic setting. Knowledge of occupational health nursing and applicable regulations. Ability to collaborate with employee health staff, medical staff, and the general public. Ability function in a busy medical office setting. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English. Proficient with MS Office and Epic/EMR, with the ability to learn new software rapidly. PREFERRED: Experience providing health education on an individual and group basis. Licensure/Certification Requirements REQUIRED: Certification from an accredited NP program Current NYS Nurse Practitioner license. Current BCLS certification. PREFERRED: Active ANCC certification in relevant specialty Disclaimer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor. Job Details Req Id 97283 Department EMPLOYEE HLTH Shift Days Shift Hours Worked 8.50 FTE 1 Work Schedule SALARIED GENERAL Employee Status A1 - Full-Time Union Non-Union Pay Range $89k - $120k/Annually 
$80,000 - $110,000 / year
Job Summary The Nursing Supervisor is responsible for the oversight and coordination of patient care services. Through direct supervision and coordination, the Nursing Supervisor will ensure safe and therapeutic care is provided to the patients of Visiting Nurse Association of Utica and Oneida County (VNA) in compliance with New York State (NYS) Department of Health (DOH) licensure guidelines, the Nurse Practice Act, agency policies and procedures, and industry established best practices. The Nursing Supervisor provides direct supervision to the clinical staff providing care in the home. Core Job Responsibilities Coordinates referrals of new patients and the assignment of personnel to each case. Maintains staffing schedule to assure 24 hour per day, seven days per week coverage for patient care needs. Provides oversight of clinical staff to assure accurate, continual assessment of patient care needs and confirms documentation of assessment findings is done in timely manner. Coordinates the development of an individualized interdisciplinary plan of care for patients and ensures the implementation of the plan with regular updates. Leads interdisciplinary team meetings to enable the review and update of the patient’s plan of care. Completes assigned quality record audits per agency policy, as well as auditing records when patient care issues are identified. Has a working knowledge of agency data collection software. Completes supervisory home visits with licensed staff to ensure competency in skill set to educate new staff to the role of a home care nurse and to act as a resource in patient care. Completes reviews and performance appraisals of their direct report staff according to agency policy and procedure and when applicable applies disciplinary measures as appropriate. Has a strong working knowledge of home health regulations as it pertains to outcome measure and utilization of services to ensure that industry best practices are employed and quality patient outcomes are met. Acts as a resource to providers to educate and facilitate agency services to the community of Oneida County. This may include the need to participate in off sight patient center conferences. Participates in developing manuals, policies, and informational materials for use by the nursing staff. Has a working knowledge of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system in use by VNA and ensure staff proficiencies with use of the system as per the individual job description. Completes nursing visits to patients per agency need. Completes supervisory on-call and weekend rotation as assigned to ensure twenty four hour coverage. Complete other duties as assigned. Education/Experience Requirements Required: Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or a health or human services field, Two (2) years’ experience in home care or a combination of five (5) years’ experience in home care; six (6) credit hours, or the equivalent, of education/training in public health and principles of management. Licensure/Certification Requirements Required: Licensed and currently Registered Professional Nurse Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification NYS Driver's License Disclaimer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor. Job Details Req Id 97189 Department CLINICAL SUPPORT Shift Days Shift Hours Worked 8.50 FTE 1 Work Schedule SALARIED GENERAL Employee Status A1 - Full-Time Union Non-Union Pay Range $80,000 - $110,000 Annually