Sanford Health·Bemidji, Minnesota
The Occupational Medicine Nurse Practitioner evaluates, diagnoses, and treats work-related injuries and illnesses while collaborating with various stakeholders to promote employee health. Responsibilities also include conducting physical examinations and maintaining compliance with health regulations.
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
PRN position-looking to cover when the Fulltime APP is out. Hours would be during the week M-F 8:00-5:00 with no weekends coverage. New grads welcome to apply!
The Occupational Medicine Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care focused on the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and management of work-related injuries and illnesses. The NP works in collaboration with physicians, employers, safety personnel, and healthcare providers to promote employee health, ensure regulatory compliance, and support safe return-to-work strategies.
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat work-related injuries and illnesses in accordance with occupational health standards and regulatory guidelines.
Conduct pre-employment, periodic, and return-to-work physical examinations.
Perform functional capacity evaluations (FCEs), drug and alcohol testing, TB screenings, immunizations, and other health surveillance exams.
Collaborate with employers to support workers' compensation claims and return-to-work planning.
Educate patients on injury prevention, ergonomics, safe work practices, and chronic disease management.
Maintain detailed documentation in compliance with OSHA, DOT, and state/federal guidelines.
Communicate with case managers, safety officers, and HR departments to coordinate employee care.
Participate in wellness and health promotion programs tailored to the workplace.
Assist in the development of occupational health protocols and policies.
Ensure timely and appropriate referral to specialty care as needed.
Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
If APRN was licensed prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred.
Experience in occupational medicine, urgent care, emergency medicine, or internal medicine preferred.
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice.
Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.
State Controlled Substance License (if required by State)
National board certification as a Family (FNP-BC) or (FNP–C), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC) or (A-GNP), Adult (ANP-C).
Obtains and subsequently maintains required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form.
Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
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Candidates must have a Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program and current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner. Experience in occupational medicine or related fields is preferred, along with national board certification.
Market context
Advanced-practice roles in Minnesota often draw steady demand in settings that need licensed clinicians who can work independently and cover multiple sites. These positions are competitive because employers typically look for a master’s degree, current NP licensure with prescriptive authority, board certification, prior NP experience, and the ability to travel extensively. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm travel expectations and specialty alignment before applying.
