Licensed Practical Nurse - Occupational Health

Best Care • Council Bluffs, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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 - Jennie Edmundson Medical Plaza Address: 808 E Pierce Street - Council Bluffs , IA Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30AM - 5:00PM, one half day off 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.

Requirements

• Degree in nursing required.
• 2 years of medical/surgical experience required.
• Current valid License Practical Nurse (LPN) license, valid compact multi-state license, 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Department of Transportation (DOT) Urine Specimen Collector Certification preferred.
• Breath Alcohol Technician Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates clinical knowledge of occupational health nursing, and provides appropriate nursing care to clients served by the Occupational Medicine Clinic.
• Performs drug and alcohol testing according to protocol, and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
• Provides follow-up care for a client involved in a blood/bodily fluid or contagious disease exposure.
• Initiates action to correct, prevent, and/or minimize risk(s) to the client (i.e. injuries, needle punctures).
• Provides excellent customer service to clients of companies who utilize Methodist Occupational Medicine or prospective clients.
• Maintains a professional behavior in attitudes, demeanor, and interactions to achieve organization's mission.
• Performs technical skills, and paperwork completely, and independently.
• 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.
• Promotes wellness activities for clients served by the department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed