Licensed Practical Nurse Clinic Manager Job Listing at WorkCare in Albany, OR (Job ID 173004)

Description

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing direct patient care, supporting wellness and prevention programs, supervising Occupational Health Technician (OHT) staff, facilitating the Modified Duty/Return-to-Work program and assisting with other occupational and environment health services, as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide rapid first aid and medical care for employees as needed, as well as for emergencies when clinic is open with the LPN scope of practice.
• Provide episodic care for minor medical issues, medical consultation, and recommendations according to treatment care guidelines set forth and in collaboration with the WorkCare Consulting Medical Director (CMD) and policy/procedures.
• Follow evidence-based practice and promote health programs.
• Support injury prevention through education and ergonomic evaluation.
• Assist with the return-to-work assessment, fitness for duty exams and transitional workplans prior to the employee returning to work.
• Make modifications to interventions either to progress the employee as directed by the CMD or to ensure employee safety and comfort.
• Maintains frequent communication with the WorkCare CMD and WorkCare Supervisor regarding all clinic issues and client requests.
• Supervise OHT's to ensure care and operations are according to Scope of Work.
• Support EAP coordination, referral, and case management as necessary.
• Help employees prevent injuries and manage pain.
• Perform ergonomic assessments, or Bio-Ergonomic Assessments and/or other employee intervention programs as implemented.
• Support Health Fairs and other Wellness Initiatives such as encouraging healthy lifestyles by teaching employees about nutrition, fitness, sleep, hygiene, and how to manage stress.
• Obtain data (such as biometrics) related to wellness interventions and provide wellness checks, obesity weigh-ins, blood pressure checks, etc.
• Facilitates use of available company resources such as fitness centers, health risk appraisals, etc.
• Professionalism and patient-centered approach.
• Report to client and WorkCare management periodically.
• Supports medical surveillance exams such as audiograms, vision, pulmonary function, respirator fit testing, and Department of Transportation (DOT) testing requirements, as needed, and feasible with available or procured equipment, in line with the scope of practice and as supported by the CMD.
• Provides post-accident, pre-employment, for-cause, and random drug testing in line with the scope of practice and as supported by the CMD or Medical Review Officer (MRO).
• Assist with new hire exams, return-to-work/fitness-for-duty assessments, and transitional work plans prior to an employee returning to work as needed and in line with the cope of practice and as supported by the WorkCare CMD.
• Healthcare administration work such as developing protocols and policies in tandem with the WorkCare CMD.
• Collaborates with the CMD to support clinical issues and client requests.
• Contribute insight to incident reports and tracking of injury and clinic utilization data.
• Actively participate in emergency response team activities, drills and training.
• Maintains data, OSHA Form 300 and the data entry process, supported by clinic software or EMR system.
• Order and maintain supplies to ensure that the clinic is appropriately stocked.
• Participates in the general flow of clinic operations (answering phones, checking mail, medical records, filing, copying charts, traffic control) in collaboration with current staff.
• Assists with noise sampling, dust sampling and fire extinguishers.
• Provides common pre-packages over-the-counter medicine to employees for episodic care.

• Education and Experience
  • Current Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of practice in good standing.
  • First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
  • If needed, NIOSH, CAOHC, DOT Drug, and Alcohol testing.
  • Experience in Occupational Health Nursing preferred.

• Skills and Competencies
  • Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Must be able to demonstrate the ability of maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
  • Strong critical thinking skills; problem solving, and decision making.
  • Must have the ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to create and edit written materials.
  • Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences.
  • Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
  • Demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors and clients.
  • Strong time management, organizational, and follow-through skills.
  • Ability to meet and exceed daily and weekly individual performance goals.
  • Ability to work independently as well as assisting other team members when needed.
  • Requires regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.

• Computer Skills
  • Must be competent in the Windows operating system environment, Adobe Professional, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and learn other software as needed.

• Physical Demands
  • Requires sitting for long periods of time, working at a desk.
  • Some bending and stretching could be required.
  • Working under stress and use of computer/phone required.
  • Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard.
  • Occasionally may be required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and/or crouch.
  • May occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

• Work Environment
  • Mainly indoor, office environment conditions.
  • The noise level is usually moderate. 
  • Air quality is good and temperature is controlled.

The projected schedule for this position is: dayshift

This position has an hourly pay range of $31-$34 per hour. Final compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications. 

Benefits for this position include paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and critical illness insurance; HSA, HRA, and FSA; life and disability insurance; EAP; 401K; legal and identity theft coverage; pet insurance and more.

The preceding statements describe the general job responsibilities and individual's qualifications inherent to this position. These are not intended to be construed as exhaustive lists. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, accurately, and safely. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs. This job description may be reevaluated and/or modified at any time without notice.

Every qualified individual has the same opportunity for recruitment, hire, training, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.