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Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner NP (20 Hours)

Mass General Brigham (Enterprise Services)
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
165 Cambridge Street (Show on map)
Nov 20, 2025
Primary Responsibilities: * Use/s the Mass General Brigham values to govern decisions, actions and behaviors. These values guide how we get our work done: Patients, Affordability, Accountability & Service Commitment, Decisiveness, Innovation & Thoughtful Risk; and how we treat each other: Diversity & Inclusion, Integrity & Respect, Learning, Continuous Improvement & Personal Growth, Teamwork & Collaboration * Assesses employees presenting with a variety of simple and complex presentation related to occupational injury, illness, or exposure; develops treatment plans in accordance with established clinical protocols and consideration of all physical and psychosocial factors that may impact the patient situation, and establishes a rapport with patients to provide support, education, and counseling. * Acts a liaison between the patient and providers to whom he/she is referred. The OHS NP actively guides the employee through matters involving workers' compensation, family medical leave, and accommodation of disabilities. * Arranges job accommodation and early return to work schedules. * May also plan and implement occupational health programs and selected health services independently or collaboratively with other members of the occupational health staff. * Exercises an ability to assess and anticipate occupational health risks throughout the organization by analyzing data to determine occupational health and safety issues and employee groups at risk. * Utilizes a full range of written and verbal communication techniques to educate people throughout the organization on occupational health and safety issues including the development of health education materials. * Promotes teamwork and builds relationships within the department and throughout the organization to enhance a health and safety infrastructure; and consults to a wide range of people on issues related to occupational health and safety within the organization. * Collaborates with occupational health colleagues for the purpose of case review, risk assessment, and program development. Also maintains a relationship with other Human Resources staff and members of Infection Control, Safety, Buildings and Grounds, and Environmental Services. * Maintains appropriate records and databases to meet all standards and facilitate review of occupational risk for individual employees and the overall organization. * Gathers and analyzes outcome measures for the purpose of organizational surveillance and program review and development. What You'll Bring Qualification Requirements: Massachusetts Registered Nurse Practitioner (NP) licensure. Certified as an Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner in Massachusetts. Current CPR certification. 5+ years of nursing experience. Must meet the clinical credentialing requirements of Mass General Brigham. Preferences: COHN-S (Certified Occupational Health Nurse-Specialist) certification. 2+ years of Occupational Health nursing experience. Additional Skills/Abilities: Demonstrate a knowledge of medical-surgical nursing, occupational health, infection control principles, OSHA standards, and MDPH and JCAHO regulations as well as an understanding of how to apply this knowledge to medical surveillance and treatment. Assess, diagnose and treat work-related injuries and illnesses. Administer immunizations, prescribe medications (to include controlled medications), perform urine drug screening collections, and document accordingly in the Electronic Medical Record. Utilize principles of case management to achieve best outcomes for patients in a cost-effective manner. Demonstrate a sense of accountability in monitoring the case and taking appropriate steps to bring about a positive outcome in a resource-effective manner. Possess strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with cross-functional teams including staff at all levels of the organization. Ability to develop and build strong relationships with customers. Ability to successfully negotiate and collaborate with others of different skill sets, backgrounds, and levels within and external to the organization. Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills. Ability to effectively conduct meetings, both formal and informal. Requires minimal direction from leadership and possesses the ability to learn quickly. Demonstrated PC skills, Microsoft applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. No direct reports; may indirectly provide leadership and guidance to less seasoned and new staff. No direct budgetary responsibility. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility by effectively using Mass General Brigham resources. Schedule and Work Model 20 hours per week (two 10-hour days, 6:45am-5:15pm; days worked are negotiable). On-site at MGH OHS clinic (Charles River Plaza East - 165 Cambridge Street, Boston). The job will require participation in rotating after-hours and holiday on-call coverage. Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.