Nurse Practitioner/Physician's Assistant - Occupational Health Examiner

Occupational Medicine is looking for a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Certified Physician's Assistant to provide clinical coverage on a casual (as-needed) basis. 

THIS IS A CASUAL POSITION WORKING A MAXIMUM OF 900 HOURS PER CALENDAR YEAR.

Due to the nature of our work, US Citizenship is required for all positions.

• Master's degree in Nursing (for NP) OR Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies required
• Current state license as a Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant, must be licensed to practice in Nevada
• Current DEA registration and prescriptive authority
• At least 3-5 years of related progressively responsible experience in primary care, occupational medicine, urgent care, and/or emergency medicine settings, Board certification in relevant specialty area preferred.
• Able to utilize independent judgment, creativity, initiative, and ability to apply knowledge and experience to resolve problems and compose technical correspondence and reports.
• Able to prioritize and schedule multiple activities of the division.
• Able to communicate with all types of people in a tactful, professional, and effective manner while screening and maintaining confidentiality.
• Able to remember extensive policies, procedures, terminology, schedules, personnel, and other details.
• Able to deal with pressure of handling multiple tasks, complains, frequent interruptions, and time constraints.
• A combination of equivalent education, training, and experience may be considered Required Skills and Abilities:
  • Able to exercise independent clinical judgment and autonomous decision-making
    within scope of practice
  • Demonstrated ability to diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions
  • Proficient in performing comprehensive physical examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and developing treatment plans
  • Able to prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions in accordance with state regulations and collaborative agreements (where applicable)
  • Strong clinical reasoning skills with ability to apply evidence-based medicine to patient care
  • Able to prioritize and manage multiple patient cases while maintaining quality care standards
  • Excellent communication skills for patient education, family counseling, and interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Able to maintain strict patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations
  • Proficient in electronic health records (EHR) systems and medical documentation
  • Commitment to continuing education and maintaining professional competencies
• The primary work location will be at Losee Road, North Las Vegas, with as needed travel to the Nevada National Security Site (located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada).
• Work schedule will be 4/10s Monday through Thursday (subject to change).  
• Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Ability to obtain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification credential under the Department of Energy Order 206.2, ‘Identity, Credential, and Access Management,’ and Supplemental Directive NNSA SD 206.2, ‘Implementation of Personal Identity Verification for Uncleared Contractors.’

MSTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. MSTS is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

Annual salary range for this position is: $98,883.20 - $148,324.80.

Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity. 

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in administering and performing the daily operational clinical requirements at the NNSS or North Las Vegas medical facility.
• Monitors, records, and reports symptoms or changes in patients’ conditions.
• Consults and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses and conditions.
• Assists in the coordination of activities to prevent accidents.
• Instructs employees on topics such as health and wellness education, disease prevention, hygiene and the use of prescription medications and equipment.
• Supervises less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel.
• Participates in Workers’ Compensation/Insurance Claims reviews.
• Executes routine and emergency medical procedures.
• Refers, when necessary, patients with occupational-incurred injuries or diseases to the appropriate panel of consultants, and non-occupational patients to their private physicians.
• Performs pre-employment, periodic, and termination physical examinations and examines patients returning to duty following hospitalization or convalescence to ensure their recovery and capability to return to work.
• Maintains contact with referred patient employees’ private medical providers.
• Coordinates and participates in immunization and related preventive medicine programs.
• Plans and participates in Occupational Medicine Department forums and discussions relative to occupational medicine and employee medical management.
• Makes periodic visits to work sites and facilities to become familiar with employee job tasks, worksite environments, and related health hazards or potential health hazards.
• Assumes responsibility for the supervision and advanced training of allied health professionals.
• Stays abreast of current information regarding occupational health hazards including radiation safety procedures, hazards, and operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.