Nurse Practitioner I-III

Classification Title

Nurse Practitioner I-III

Grade

25-27 (depending on experience)

Requisition No.

2697

Number of Positions

1

Location: 100 Union Valley

Organization

Safety and Security Officer

Department: Health Services

Project Assignment

4/9/2026

4/16/2026

Duties

Principal Responsibilities

• Provides supervision of first aid and medical programs in accordance with recognized medical standards and contractual requirements
• Administers emergency and medical care for injuries and illnesses
• Provides and/or monitors the medical and first aid treatment programs on projects or facilities.
• Performs nurse practitioner duties in accordance with medical directives approved by the consulting physician and local governing agencies
• Provides education and training of medical personnel and administers medical and first aid treatment programs.
• Acts as medical clinician in charge when required
• Maintains daily working relationships with local medical services, consulting physicians, and emergency transportation services to keep them informed of the project/facility medical program.
• Maintains contact with regulatory compliance officers when auditing medical recordkeeping requirements
• Maintains contact with injured employees who require medical attention

Job Knowledge

• Experience in occupational health environment, orthopedics, emergency room, intensive care unit, or coronary care unit is preferred.
• Knowledge of establishing and organizing a first aid/emergency treatment facility.
• Basic life support qualifications required.
• Experience in organizing and training first-aid rescue teams.
• Knowledge of medical reporting and record keeping requirements.
• Skills in verbal and written communications
• Skilled in the handling of emergency situations.
• Knowledge of drugs and their indications, contraindications, dosing, side effects and proper administration.
• Knowledge of basic ES&H programs and measures for the prevention of illnesses and injuries.
• Proficient in primary care principles and practices, Occupational Medicine and handling emergency situations
• Basic skill and ability to input and manage necessary data supported by automated medical management information systems.

Job-Related Qualifications Required

Grade 25

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: 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 Specific 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 well being 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.

Grade 26

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 Specific Responsibilities

• 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 subsequent 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 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.
• Conducts routine physical examinations, periodic job related surveillance exams, epidemiological follow-ups and routine screenings.
• Conducts physical examinations and systematically document findings.
• Works with the Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) 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.
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