Location: Frederick, MD (Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Program Leadership / Medical Director
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
Active Nurse Practitioner license in the State of Maryland
National Board Certification (AANP or ANCC)
5–8 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
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
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
For more details reach at Aditi.sharma@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-587-6677.
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.