Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Occupational Health (Part-Time)

Position Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse is cross trained on both clinical and administrative responsibilities. The clinical aspects include recording vital signs when interacting with patients, compiling patients’ medical histories and administering medications under direction of a supervising physician. The administrative aspects can include everything from scheduling appointments to billing and assisting patients in filling out insurance forms.

Minimum Requirements
Education
• Graduate of a Practical Nursing Program

Experience
• N/A

License/Registration/Certifications
• South Carolina LPN Nursing License
• Current CPR certification

Preferred Requirements
Preferred Education
• N/A

Preferred Experience
• One to two years of healthcare experience.

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications
• N/A

Core Job Responsibilities
• Measure and record vital signs, takes patient medical history and chief complaint. Record information accurately in the medical chart.
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and supplies.
• Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization of equipment.

• Assist with scheduling of tests and treatments.
• Prepare patient for examination.
• Phlebotomy, finger sticks, and collection of other lab specimens.
• Assist the provider with exams and minor office surgery.
• Adhere to and practice appropriate infection control policies and procedures.
• Screens, manages, and follows up telephone messages from patients, referrals, and pharmacies.
• Prepare and send prescriptions electronically per provider’s orders.
• Performs waived lab tests, EKGs, and administers injections.
• Applies dressing and remove sutures as ordered by the provider.
• Use CPR skills when required.
• Dispose of biohazard waste according to state standards.
• Maintain OSHA requirements and practice OSHA standards.
• Perform accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Duties Specific to WorkHealthySC
• Perform eye exams, audio testing, TB test, EKG, PFT, respirator fit test, breath alcohol tests, urine and hair drug screens, flu vaccines, and Hep B vaccines
• Teach bloodborne pathogen class to employers
• Observe urine drug collection (same gender) when applicable
• Maintaining PAR levels of inventory and keeping monthly log of expiration dates for all medical inventory
• Direct liaison between clients/employers to troubleshoot and resolve issues
• Maintain and perform annual job competencies for clinical staff