LPN, Occ Health

QuadMed • New York, NY

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About The Position

QuadMed is seeking a PRN/As-Needed Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our 24-hour Occupational Health Center. This position requires daytime availability to pick up shifts during our operating hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The LPN is part of the team dedicated to providing day-to-day clinical and operational activities for Occupational Health Services. The LPN will be a highly motivated, quality-conscious healthcare professional with the ability to work in an environment where one-on-one time with patients and positive outcomes are the ultimate measurement of success. The successful candidate will focus on prevention and wellness, perform all nursing functions, phone triage, coordinate care with external providers, and patient education as directed by the providers on site.

Requirements

• Graduate from an approved nursing program with an associate degree or equivalent.
• Minimum one (1) year of clinical experience required.
• Current license in state of residence or compact licensure required.
• Current CPR (BLS) certification or must be obtained within 60 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Occupational Health experience preferred.
• Certification in Occupational Health Nursing (COHN or COHN-S), and/or in other Occupational Health related services (CAOHC, NIOSH-approved spirometry) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality care to all patients.
• Treats all patients with dignity and respect.
• Understands, follows, and maintains all Patient Rights.
• Provides prompt, appropriate clinical care to all employees in conformance with company policies, clinical protocols, state regulations, standard nursing guidelines, and ethical standards.
• Evaluates worksite injury/illness per QuadMed approved clinical protocols, coordinates treatment with the Wellness Center, and refers to urgent care or emergency department as needed.
• Ensures accurate and timely documentation into the EMR for all patient care, including patient interviews and history, vital signs, treatments, and test results.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient and organization information.
• Follows federal and state regulations and organization policies regarding protection of patient information.
• Assists in the modification of patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses, conditions, and as ordered by the provider.
• Records vital signs, audiograms, vision testing, urine collection, blood collection, spirometry, respirator fit testing, injections, basic first aid, urine drug testing, and breath alcohol testing.
• Cleans and sterilizes medical instruments and equipment.
• Ensures rooms are stocked with supplies.
• Performs administrative functions, front office functions, and schedules appointments as requested.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Performs other position related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Education Level: Associate degree