Licensed Practical Nurse - Part Time - Occupational Medicine

* Follows established policies, procedures, and nursing protocols for the department.
* Completes post offer health examinations ensuring that all job requirements are met, including immunizations are current, obtains health history, and consults with the authorizing employer for outline of job duties to be performed
* Performs Drug & Alcohol screenings as required.
* Draws blood as needed for titers, and screening.
* Prepares required documentation for Employer Notification of Fit for Duty exams
* Prepares documentation for Injured Workers/Workers Compensation patients
* Collaborates with Workers Compensation Case Manager
* Documents information on all forms, and in client records in a timely and complete manner with 100% accuracy.
* Utilizes assessment skills to determine client's injury, and communicates with the provider their findings.
* Assists in the
* Completes report forms for employee injury/illness.
* Communicates to appropriate personnel regarding safety issues.
* Takes a pro-active role in injury/illness prevention, and safety awareness.
* Educates clients as appropriate.
* Able to competently perform technical skills independently.
* Is accountable to learn new skills, and equipment use within specific time frames.
* Takes part in department record keeping activities (lab results, OSHA log, Inf. Control, etc.) as needed.
* Tailors education to fit client needs.
* Involves family or parent when necessary.
* Provides information to clients regarding wellness activities offered by the Health System.
* Encourages employees to have a primary physician.
* Provides blood pressure, and glucose testing.
* Dispenses, and documents over the counter medications per standing orders upon employee request.
* Coordinates annual flu clinics.
* Encourages use of the patient portal.
* Help to facilitate Community Education with local businesses on specific topics, pertinent to the health and safety of their employees.
* Participates in the origination and implementation of Employer/Client Sponsored vaccine clinics
* Help facilitate the care and schedule organization of company on-site clinics for care and health management.
* 2 years of medical/surgical experience required.
* 1 year occupational health, emergency room, clinic, or school nursing experience strongly preferred.
* Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and Workers Compensation laws strongly preferred.
* Excellent verbal, and written communication skills.
* Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures required
* Knowledge of medicine including recognizing and diagnosed diseases, deformities, and other illnesses.
* Skill to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks.
* Skill to proficiently type information into the computer to capture or detail information quickly.
* Ability to provide caring patient care services when talking with patients
* Ability to critically listen to questions from patients and information from providers to convey information effectively.
* Ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve problems before they occur and avoid bigger problems in the future.
* Ability to problem solve during several daily activities which includes the ability to be flexible.
* Ability to coordinate care with referring providers for further injury care
* Ability to coordinate with Workers Compensation Carriers for documentation needs
* Ability to provide health education
* Ability to manage crises/emergencies
* Proficient level of experience with MS Office with Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint for communication, and presentations.
* Ability to organize, and perform multiple tasks, problem-solve, and prioritize work assignments to meet tight deadlines with little, or no supervision.
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