LPN - Employee Health & Wellness - Bridgeton

Inspira Health•Bridgeton, NJ

About The Position

The LPN supports Employee Health & Wellness by performing clinical and administrative duties under the direction of the Medical Director, Employee Health Director, and Employee Health Manager. The role performs clinical aspects of employment physicals, administers and tracks vaccines, conducts TB skin testing and respiratory fit testing, collects urine specimens for chain-of-custody testing, and administers medication as needed. The LPN also performs point-of-care testing and other procedures according to policy, maintains certifications, and documents care and testing accurately. The position supports employees through effective communication, a positive and supportive approach, and reinforcement of patient education regarding medications and other care topics. Administrative duties include scheduling appointments, preparing paperwork, maintaining employee health program records, answering telephones, filing records, entering data into tracking systems, and reporting compliance data to the Employee Health Manager.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing Program.
At least three years of clinical experience in an acute care setting.
Prior computer experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Current LPN licensure in the state of New Jersey.
BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Perform point-of-care testing and maintain current certification.
Safely perform and document procedures according to policy.
Communicate effectively with registered nurses and other Employee Health staff.
Document care provided, changes in condition, and revisions to the clinical plan of care.
Reinforce education about medications, dosage, frequency, common side effects, and other patient-care topics; document understanding and resolution.
Interact with employees in a positive and supportive manner.
Schedule employee appointments as needed and prepare paperwork for scheduled visits.
Maintain records for employee health programs; answer telephones, file employee health records, and enter data into tracking systems.
Perform clinical aspects of employment physicals.
Administer and track vaccines for compliance under the direction of the registered nurse.
Administer and interpret TB skin tests, perform respiratory fit testing, and conduct other surveillance as needed.
Perform chain-of-custody urine collection testing.
Administer medication as needed.
Collect compliance data and report it to the Employee Health Manager.