Licensed Practical Nurse - Part-Time

Job DetailsJob Location: Rochester, NY - Rochester, NY 14610Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $25.00 - $30.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Category: LVN/LPNJob Summary 

We are looking for a part-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.  

Schedule: Monday and Wednesday 8:30am - 5:00pm and Friday 8:30am - 12:30pm (20 hours per week). 

 

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 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  





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 and in line with the scope of practice and as supported by the WorkCare CMD/MRO (if services are desired to be performed onsite)  





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.  

Perform additional duties and assume additional responsibilities as identified by manager for the efficient operation of WorkCare. 

QualificationsEducation/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,