Occupational Health Licensed Practical Nurse - Full Time

Jennie Stuart Health • Hopkinsville, KY

6d • 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.

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse
• Full Time

Nice To Haves

• Ability to develop a full understanding of the Studer Group practices and tools and communicate effectively.
• Embrace the Studer Philosophy and Principals by conducting him/herself in a professional manner.
• Accountable for Studer Philosophies and Principles to include: Patient Perception, AIDET, Daily Huddles.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Investigates, treats, and prevents workplace-related injuries and illnesses.
• Conducts physical assessments and drug screening for pre-employment.
• Maintains and follows regulatory requirements and policies and procedures.
• Communicates with medical providers, employers, and staff about patient’s clinical condition.
• Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization.
• Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.
• Maintains standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience.
• Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice.
• Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities.
• Maintains compliance with organization’s policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards.
• Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization.
• Adheres to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and/or standards from other accrediting bodies, such as The Joint Commission, Rural Health, and Center for Medicare Services.
• Develops a full understanding of the Studer Group practices and tools and communicate effectively.
• Embraces the Studer Philosophy and Principals by conducting him/herself in a professional manner.
• Welcomes patients and visitors.
• Answers and refers inquiries within scope of practice.
• Answers telephone, processes calls, and documents 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.
• Schedules appointments.
• 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.
• Processes and coordinates all medical provider orders to include but not limited to, diagnostic, referral, pharmaceutical and surgical services.
• Reviews daily provider schedule and ensures all supplies and medical records are ready for patient and provider encounters.
• Provides patient education as directed by medical provider and within scope of practice.
• Ensures all equipment in exam and surgical rooms are clean and properly set up.
• Contributes to the overall cleanliness and appearance of personal workspace 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.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree