Family Practice/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Job Title: Family Nurse Practitioner (Adult medicine) Per- diem
Location: Los Angeles, CA 90071
Duration: 3 months to long term
Schedule: Standard shift

Duties & responsibilities:

• 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 to employees with minor work-related and non-work-related concerns (back pain, headache, and pharyngitis).
• Provide on-site specimen/lab collection for employees presenting lab orders from their PCP.
• Perform COVID testing and report results to the state.
• Perform urine drug screening and breath alcohol testing in accordance with company protocol.
• Provide on-site assessment for strep pharyngitis, UTI, influenza, hyperglycemia, and hypoglycemia.
• Provide support and case management for both work-related and non-work-related conditions for the purposes 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, plan, and deliver monthly health education seminars and general wellness events.
• Provide referrals for Food and Beverage employees who need the attention of a primary care physician or specialist in adherence to company protocols.
• Perform on-site physical assessments (DOT, return to work, work-related injuries) as required by Food and Beverage.
• Provide on-site patient education regarding illnesses, medications, treatments, etc.
• Work collaboratively with patients and their PCP/Specialist to facilitate early diagnosis and management of acute and chronic health problems.

Requirements:
• Active Nurse practitioner license for the State of CA