PRN LPN - Occupational Health in Lima, Ohio at Lima Memorial Health System

Functioning within the Health System’s mission, values, objectives, procedures and policies, and under the direction of a physician or Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse provides services to Corporate Health clients and Associates including direct client care and clinic activities. Observes, plans, implements, and evaluates the client's response to care based upon clinical activities. Mayperformdutiesin/be required to travel to off-sitelocationsasdirected based on operational need.

Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Must obtain drug screen and breath alcohol training within 60 days of hire.

Licensure/Certification: Must have a valid unrestricted LPN license for the State of Ohio. Current BLS required. Must obtain enzyme and spirometry certification within 6 months of hire. Must obtain drug screen and breath alcohol certification within 60 days of hire.

Experience: One to three years’ experience specific to physician office practice or Health System preferred.
Previous experience in Occupational Health with knowledge of Bureau of Workman’s Compensation desired.

Skills: Must have excellent interpersonal and “customer service” skills, including the ability to exhibit patience and tact with all constituents including physicians, patients and associates. Must be cooperative and collaborative, have the documented ability to work with speed and proficiency, andbe knowledgeable in word processor/computer software. SYSTOC (EMR) software knowledge preferred. Ability to trouble shoot minor equipment malfunction is preferred. Expertise with Microsoft products including WordPerfect and Excel is preferred. Must show competency in basic nursing skills. Technical skill requirements include knowledge of medical practice with the demonstrated ability to assist in giving patient care including examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures. The LPN must also have the ability to take vital signs, administer vaccines and have knowledge of medical equipment and instruments used to administer patient care. Basic knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment and the ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situation are also required. Phlebotomy competency desired may be obtained within 60days of hire.