Licensed Practical Nurse - Occupational Health administers nursing care in a workplace environment under the supervision of a registered nurse or other medical supervisor. Provides on-site health services, including taking vital signs, bandaging wounds, administering medication, and collecting specimens. Being a Licensed Practical Nurse - Occupational Health monitors and reports changes in patient's condition to supervisor. May administer flu vaccines and conduct annual employee physicals. Additionally, Licensed Practical Nurse - Occupational Health requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a registered nurse or supervisor. Requires graduation from approved LPN educational program. Requires a state license to practice. Licensed Practical Nurse - Occupational Health's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
JOB PURPOSE AND REPORTING STRUCTURE: Under the direction of the Director of Clinics and Provider Relations, and the direct supervision of the RN-Nurse Manager. The Licensed Practical Nurse provides general nursing care, including treatments, administering medication to patients, prepares patients for and assists in examinations. Provides patient education within their scope of practice to meet the needs of OCHC's patient population. Records appropriate information in patient records, oversees and directs medical assistants and manages patient flow in the department. Performs various support specialist duties to ensure optimal patient flow and excellent customer service in accordance with OCHC policies, practices and procedures. All duties performed must reflect their scope of practice. The LPN also has a reporting relationship with the Chief Medical Officer for clinical and relevant issues.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES perform all general duties as Licensed Practical Nurse. Other duties may be assigned.
MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS: To provide coverage and assistance to Medical Assistants as needed.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Graduate of an accredited licensed practical nursing program and hold a current, unrestricted license to practice nursing in the state of Wisconsin. Current CPR certification.
Considerations & Statement
Outreach Community Health Centers requires employees in certain departments to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, MMR, Varicella and Influenza.
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Outreach Community Health Centers, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.