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Full-time
postgraduate degree, professional certificate
Retirement plans, Paid time off, Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance
Posted 2d ago
Apply by Sep 8
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive occupational and preventive healthcare services, including clinical evaluations, injury management, and return-to-work planning. They will also oversee medical surveillance programs and ensure compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and other regulatory standards.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s or Doctoral degree in nursing and possess an active Maryland APRN license with national certification. At least 5 years of clinical experience in occupational health or a related field and FMCSA Medical Examiner certification are required.
Full job description
Description
Are you an experienced Nurse Practitioner looking for an opportunity to shape a comprehensive occupational health program supporting one of the nation's premier research and engineering organizations?
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) within the Environmental Health & Safety Group is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive occupational and preventive healthcare services to APL staff. This role functions at the provider level, delivering independent assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and regulatory oversight in collaboration with the Medical Director, Medical Review Officer (MRO), and Occupational Health nursing team. Working collaboratively with occupational health nurses, EHS professionals, and external healthcare providers, you will provide medical expertise across a broad range of occupational health programs.
As a Nurse Practitioner, you will...
Occupational Clinical Care
Conduct comprehensive occupational health evaluations, including DOT exams (FMCSA-certified Medical Examiner required), pre-placement assessments, firefighter and safety-sensitive exams, and specialized evaluations (e.g., ordnance, biological, field/at-sea).
Diagnose and manage occupational injuries and illnesses, providing urgent and episodic care as needed.
Prescribe medications, deliver therapeutic interventions, and coordinate specialty referrals.
Interpret diagnostic testing results from laboratory tests, EKGs, pulmonary function tests, audiograms, and vision assessments.
Perform fitness-for-duty evaluations and reproductive hazard assessments, ensuring appropriate follow-up and referrals.
Case Management & Return-to-Work
Evaluate, treat, and monitor work-related injuries and illnesses, ensuring appropriate referrals and supporting timely return-to-work outcomes.
Promote early intervention and stay-at-work strategies to optimize recovery and reduce lost work time.
Develop and oversee individualized return-to-work plans and work restriction recommendations.
Manage workers’ compensation cases, including coordination with external providers and ongoing case review.
Partner with the Accommodations Coordinator to provide medical guidance for workplace accommodation requests and support ADA-compliant implementation.
Occupational Health Programs
Lead preventive health initiatives including travel medicine, immunotherapy, immunizations, and early musculoskeletal intervention programs.
Oversee medical surveillance programs, including respiratory protection, hearing conservation, and vision/laser safety.
Manage drug and alcohol testing programs.
Provide employee health education and support workplace safety and wellness initiatives.
Assess workplace hazards and participate in accident investigations to support continuous improvement.
Compliance & Program Support
Ensure compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and all applicable occupational health regulations.
Maintain required regulatory documentation and recordkeeping.
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation.
Participate in annual policy and SOP reviews.
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and support ongoing program development.
Qualifications
You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...
Hold a Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Possess an active Maryland APRN license (or Compact eligibility) and national Nurse Practitioner certification.
Maintain current certification through the FMCSA National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners.
Bring at least 5+ years of clinical practice experience in Occupational Health, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, or a closely related field.
Have demonstrated experience in occupational injury evaluation, treatment, and case management.
Possess working knowledge of OSHA regulations; workplace hazards (biologic, chemical, physical, radiologic); Workers’ Compensation statutes; and fitness‑for‑duty assessment principles.
Exhibit strong clinical judgment and the ability to make independent, evidence‑based decisions.
Have demonstrated ability to partner effectively with occupational health nursing staff in a collaborative, team-based care model, fostering mutual respect, shared clinical decision-making, and coordinated delivery of occupational health services.
Are proficient with Electronic Health Records and standard office software.
Hold current CPR/BLS certification.
Are able to obtain a Secret security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.
You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...
Maintain COHN or COHN-S certification.
Maintain CAOHC certification.
Have completed NIOSH-approved spirometry training.
Have demonstrated experience overseeing medical surveillance programs and broader occupational health operations.
Have experience leading performance improvement initiatives or contributing to program development.
About Us
Why Work at APL?
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.
At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at https://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact [email protected].
The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit university-affiliated research center (UARC) that provides solutions to complex national security and scientific challenges with technical expertise and prototyping, research and development, and analysis.
Offices: 11100 Johns Hopkins Road, Laurel, Maryland 20723, US
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