Nurse Practitioner, Corporate Health

Company: St. John's Riverside Hospital
Location: Yonkers
Posted on: January 21, 2023

Job Description:

OverviewSt. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St. John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations. -St. Johns has been an integral part of the community since the 1890's and its commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals vision, mission and value. St. John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community service. In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul. St. Johns dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care. -St. Johns Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care. -Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong -Responsibilities -The Nurse Practitioner Performs health assessments for prospective employees and corporate clients which will include pre-employment, fitness for duty exams and annual health screenings as appropriate to the age of clients and employees served. - -

• Performs physical exams and medical evaluations for Occupational Medicine Department.
• Assesses clients/employees requesting medical advice.
• Assesses clients/employees returning to duty following an absence as per hospital policy.
• Communicates with managers regarding employee issues.
• Responsible for maintaining contact with employees who are out of work, i.e., on disability and workers compensation.
• Maintains accurate records ON ALL Occupational Medicine charts in accordance with sound clinical practice and in compliance with regulatory agencies and hospital policy.
• Interprets public health laws governing control of communicable disease and works with Infection Control Department.
• Functions as a resource for client/employee wellness.
• Assists with all aspects of Respiratory Protection Program (mask fitting).
• Assists with Flu Program on annual basis.
• Administers PPDs/Vaccines as necessary.Qualifications Possession of a current valid license to practice nursing in New York State. Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in New York State with at least one (1) year experience. Occupational Medicine experience preferred. - Bachelors in Nursing Nurse Practitioner Certificate

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