Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner [Full Time Role] OHNP 0211 NS#03

Job Title: Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner

Location: Frederick MD (Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Program Leadership / Medical Director

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and entrepreneurial Nurse Practitioner (NP) to lead the development implementation and ongoing management of a newly established Occupational Health Services (OHS) Clinic in Maryland.

This role serves as the Clinical Lead and Operational Authority responsible for building and managing a fully compliant occupational health clinic that supports a biomedical and research-focused environment. The ideal candidate is a hands-on clinician with strong operational leadership skills and deep expertise in occupational health regulatory compliance medical surveillance programs vaccination management and emergency care.

Key Responsibilities

Clinic Leadership & Operational Build-Out

• Lead the establishment and operational readiness of the Occupational Health Services clinic

• Develop and maintain clinical protocols policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance

• Determine staffing requirements and support hiring of clinical and administrative personnel

• Oversee clinic administration recordkeeping and compliance documentation

• Ensure appropriate medical equipment supplies attire and operational readiness

• Utilize occupational health EHR software (e.g. Cority) for scheduling medical records reporting and communication

Regulatory Compliance & Governance

Ensure full compliance with applicable standards and regulations including:

• OSHA

• Joint Commission

• Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)

• Maryland State regulations

• Federal regulatory requirements

• NIH-approved research protocols

Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining required licenses and certifications

• Coordinating physician oversight as required by Maryland law

• Preparing documentation for audits and inspections

• Managing annual compliance and reporting requirements

Clinical Services & Direct Patient Care

Provide occupational health and limited emergency medical services including:

• First aid and emergency stabilization

• Suturing and wound care

• Prescribing medications

• Referral coordination to offsite facilities

• Case management for occupational injuries and illnesses

• Stabilization of non-occupational medical emergencies on campus

Vaccination Program Administration

Administer and manage immunization programs including but not limited to:

• Hepatitis B Tetanus Influenza

• Vaccinia (ACAM 2000 / Jynneos)

• MMR TDAP Rabies

• International travel vaccines

Ensure accurate documentation inventory control and compliance tracking.

Medical Surveillance Program Management

Design implement and oversee medical surveillance programs including:

• Bloodborne Pathogens

• Animal allergen and non-human primate exposure

• Herpes Simplex Rabies Toxoplasma Gondii

• Asbestos exposure

• Hearing conservation and respiratory protection

• Laser safety

• Vaccine-related surveillance

• Vision screening for vial inspectors

Ensure all surveillance protocols align with regulatory and NIH requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with Human Resources on return-to-work programs and reasonable accommodations

• Support workers compensation case management

• Partner with Safety Security and Environmental Health teams

• Conduct ergonomic assessments and workplace risk evaluations

• Maintain controlled substance lock box access for laboratory environments

• Provide semi-annual CPR and First Aid training

• Develop and update employee health and safety training programs

• Communicate health advisories to campus staff as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active Nurse Practitioner license in the State of Maryland

• National Board Certification (AANP or ANCC)

• 58 years of clinical experience

• Occupational health experience preferred (minimum 3 years)

• Strong knowledge of OSHA CLIA and Joint Commission requirements

• Experience developing medical surveillance programs

• DEA license (or ability to obtain)

• BLS and ACLS certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience launching or scaling a new clinic or healthcare program

• Experience managing clinical staff

• Familiarity with occupational health EHR platforms

• Vaccination program management experience in research or high-risk environments

• Experience supporting federal or government contracts

• Background in research laboratory biomedical or NIH-regulated environments

Leadership Competencies

• Entrepreneurial program-building mindset

• Strong regulatory and compliance focus

• Operational and clinical leadership

• High accountability and ownership

• Excellent documentation and reporting discipline

• Ability to work independently while coordinating across multiple stakeholders

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About Navitas Healthcare LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.