Licensed Practical Nurse - Part Time - Occupational Medicine

Nebraska Methodist Hospital•Fremont, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 - Fremont Urgent Care Address: 1240 E 23rd St Fremont, NE 68025 Work Schedule: Thursday & Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm, (16 hrs/week) Potential for extra hours Monday through Wednesday Occupational Medicine is not open on holidays or weekends Assists providers by reviewing records, preparing patients/exam rooms, providing patient education, scheduling, 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.
Department of Transportation (DOT) Urine Specimen Collector Certification preferred.
Breath Alcohol Technician Certification 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.

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.

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.