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LPN - Occupational Medicine - Full Time

Nebraska Methodist Health System • Full-time • Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States • 3w ago

Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary:

Location: Methodist Physicians Clinic - 1 Edmundson Place

Address: 1 Edmundson Place - Council Bluffs , IA

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Assists physicians by reviewing records, preparing patients/exam rooms, patient education, and handling prescription renewals/inquiries. Will also assist in the collection of drug and alcohol testing, pre-employment exams, DOT Physicals, and injury care.

Responsibilities:

Essential Job Functions

1. Demonstrates clinical knowledge of occupational health nursing, and provides appropriate nursing care to clients served by the Occupational Medicine Clinic.

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

2. Performs drug and alcohol testing according to protocol, and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.

Completes chain of custody forms/alcohol testing forms, and consents completely, and accurately.
Communicates results to appropriate contact person, if needed.
Forwards forms, and specimens to the proper resource, when applicable.
Current with DOT drug and alcohol testing certification.

3. Provides follow-up care for a client involved in a blood/bodily fluid or contagious disease exposure.

Determines the need for follow-up of exposures according to protocol, and CDC regulations.
Provide counseling specific to the client's needs regarding exposure.
Ensures communication of lab results to client, and source's physician, when applicable.

4. Initiates action to correct, prevent, and/or minimize risk(s) to the client (i.e. injuries, needle punctures).

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.

5. Provides excellent customer service to clients of companies who utilize Methodist Occupational Medicine or prospective clients.

Courteously answers phone, and answers questions, takes messages, or forwards to an Employee Health nurse if necessary.
Schedules appointments accurately, and within department policy.
Documents in the scheduler that the client was here for their scheduled appointment with 100% accuracy.
Greets clients when they arrive, communicates to clients in a professional, and courteous manner.
Ensures clients sign in on arrival with 100% accuracy.
Responds to client's needs directed at meeting defined goals per departmental policy.
Ensure that "Release of Medical Information" is obtained prior to releasing clients requested information.
Prepares forms, and paperwork required for physicals/appointments that have been scheduled, and walk-ins.
Processes DOT Physical Examination forms to the DOT National Registry promptly and accurately
Prepares all documents for scanning process.
Monitors scanning process to achieve 100% accuracy.
Sends correspondence to department supervisors, and/or employees as needed.

6. Maintains a professional behavior in attitudes, demeanor, and interactions to achieve organization's mission.

Communicates effectively to solve problems at the personal, and unit level.
Is approachable, and professional in working with others.
Assists in acting as a preceptor to new employees.
Actively participates in department projects.

7. Performs technical skills, and paperwork completely, and independently.

Able to competently perform technical skills independently.
Is accountable to learn new skills, and equipment use within specific timeframes.
Takes part in department record keeping activities (lab results, OSHA log, Inf. Control, etc.) as needed.

8. Provides appropriate care specific to the age of the client to ensure understanding, and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the Age Specific Criteria.

Tailors education to fit client needs.
Involves family or parent when necessary.

9. Promotes wellness activities for clients served by the department.

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.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday

No Weekends

Clinic hours currently 8:30-4:00pm

Job Description:

Job Requirements

Education

Degree in nursing required.

Experience

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.

License/Certifications

Current valid Iowa License Practical Nurse (LPN) License, valid compact multi-state license to work in Nebraska, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure required.
Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
Department of Transportation (DOT) Urine Specimen Collector Certification preferred.
Breath Alcohol Technician Certification preferred

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

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.

Physical Requirements

Weight Demands

Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.

Physical Activity

Job Hazards

Note: Safety Officer can assist with identification of job hazards.

About Methodist:

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.

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