Occupational Health Nurse

Job Summary

We are looking for a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse to support our onsite clinic in Rochester, NY. The Licensed Practical Nurse shall be trained to provide direct patient care, including first aid, injury prevention and support, return-to-work program facilitation, coordinated care with our injury and illness triage program and assistance with other occupational and environmental health services, as needed, and as their scope of licensure allows.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide rapid first aid and medical care for employees as needed, as well as for emergencies when clinic is open within 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 work plans 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
• Maintain frequent communication with the WorkCare CMD and WorkCare Supervisor regarding all clinic issues and client requests
• Help employees prevent injuries and manage pain
• Perform ergonomic assessments, or Bio-Ergonomic Assessments and/or other employee intervention programs as implemented
• Professionalism and patient-centered approach
• Report to client and WorkCare management periodically
• Support Medical Surveillance Exams such as Audiogram, Vision, pulmonary function, respirator fit testing and DOT Testing requirements as needed, and feasible with available or procured equipment, in line with the scope of practice and as supported by the WorkCare CMD
• Provide post-accident, for-cause, and random drug testing in line with the scope of practice and as supported by the WorkCare CMD/MRO
• Assist with 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 scope of practice and as supported by the WorkCare CMD
• Health care administration work such as developing protocols and policies in tandem with the WorkCare CMD
• Collaborate with the WorkCare CMD to support clinical issues and client requests
• Contribute insight to incident reports and tracking of injury and clinic utilization data
• Actively participate in the emergency response team activities, drills, and training
• Maintain Data, OSHA 300 and the clinic encounter data entry process supported by clinic software or EMR system
• Order and maintain supplies to ensure that the clinic is appropriately stocked
• Participate in the general flow of clinic operations (answers phones, checks mail, medical records, filing, copying charts, traffic control) as needed in collaboration with current staff
• Provide common pre-packaged over the counter (OTC) medicine to employees for episodic care as appropriate.

Education/Licenses

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a valid LPN license in the state of New York.
• Must hold current BLS certification
• 2-3 years experience in an urgent care, emergency department, or occupational setting preferred
• Certification in Occupational Health 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.
• Strong clinical skills
• Strong client-facing and teamwork skills

Computer Skills

• Must be competent in the Windows operating system environment, 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.
• Ability to lift/move up to 40 pounds and climb stairs

Work Environment

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

This position has an hourly pay range of $25-$30 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.