Job description
The Licensed Practical Nurse will provide onsite first-aid treatment, maintain pertinent medical records, respond to facility emergencies, and become familiar with the site, specifically areas that most likely require a hazardous material response.
This client site operates 24/7. Availability during the nights and weekends are preferred.
This client site operates 24/7. Availability during the nights and weekends are preferred.
This position is responsible for performing regulatory testing, injury/illness care, health promotion, and wellness education for employees within the scope of practice, the structure of the Client Standards, policies procedures, and treatment care guidelines. The Licensed Practical Nurse is to be an active part of the team that promotes a healthy and safe environment for all who work at the client site.
- Provide rapid first aid and medical care for employees as needed, as well as for emergencies when the clinic is open within the 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.
- Evidence-based practice and health promotion.
- 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.
- Support EAP coordination, referral, and case management as necessary.
- Help employees prevent injuries to maintain proper alignment, and movement and manage pain.
- Support ergonomic assessments, 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.
- Facilitate use of available company resources such as fitness centers, health risk appraisals.
- 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, pre-employment, for-cause, and random drug testing in line with the scope of practice and as supported by the WorkCare CMD/MRO.
- Assist with new hire exams, return-to-work/ fitness-for-duty assessments, and transitional work plans before an employee returns 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.
- Assist in supporting day-to-day safety observations and security activities.
- 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.
- Assist with noise sampling, dust sampling, and fire extinguishers, as needed.
- Provide doses of common pre-packaged over-the-counter (OTC) medicine to employees for episodic care.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education/Licenses:
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of South Carolina.
- Must have 3-4 years of experience.
- Must have a current and valid driver's license.
- First Aid, CPR, and AED certified.
- If needed, NIOSH, CAOHC, DOT Drug, and Alcohol Testing.
Language Skills:
Must have the ability to maintain a professional approach with others in job-demanding, multitasking, and/or project support situations; the ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences; the ability to create and edit written materials; the skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities; and the ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.
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:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
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Requires sitting for long periods, working at a desk. Some bending and stretching are required. Working under stress and using of the phone is required. Manual dexterity is required for use of a calculator and computer keyboard. Ability to lift/move up to 40 pounds and climb stairs. Ability to kneel for extended periods while rendering emergency care and/or CPR.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level is usually moderate. Air quality is good and temperature is controlled.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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