Occupational Health Licensed Practical Nurse - Full Time

Jennie Stuart Health•Hopkinsville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides patient care in an office setting under the supervision of the medical provider. Meets the communication needs of the employee/patient, employer, and medical provider. Occupational Health Nurses are responsible for many functions in their role that is significant to the investigation, treatment, and prevention of workplace-related injuries and illnesses. Conducts physical assessments and drug screening for pre-employment. Maintains and follows regulatory requirement and policies and procedures. Communicates with medical providers, employers, and staff about patient’s clinical condition.

Responsibilities

Welcoming patients and visitors.
Answering and referring inquiries within scope of practice.
Telephone: Answers telephone, processes call, and document appropriately within medical records. Returns all messages in a timely manner.
Maintains communication between medical staff, administrative staff, and/or patient/families.
Maintains and updates medical records.
Appointment Scheduling.
Facilitates medical requests, to include but not limited to, refill requests, work / school notes, and form completion.
Scans and uploads patient clinical documents into medical chart.
Process and coordinates all medical provider orders to include but not limited to, diagnostic, referral, pharmaceutical and surgical services.
Reviews daily provider schedule and ensure all supplies and medical records are ready for patient and provider encounters.
As directed by medical provider and within scope of practice, provide patient education.
Ensures all equipment in exams and surgical rooms are clean and properly set up.
Contributes to the overall cleanliness and appearance of personal work space and department.
Monitors clinical supply levels in exam rooms and stock room and requests when needed.
Maintains all clinical equipment. Evaluates all equipment for damage or maintenance needs and reports when needed.
All other duties as assigned