Licensed Practical Nurse - Part-Time

Job 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. Demonstrate professionalism and a 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 (answer phones, check mail, medical records, filing, copying charts, traffic control) as needed in collaboration with current staff. Provide common pre‑packaged over‑the‑counter 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. Qualifications 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. Compensation & Benefits 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. The preceding statements describe the general job responsibilities and individual's qualifications inherent to this position. These are not intended to be construed as exhaustive lists. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, accurately and safely. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs. This job description may be reevaluated and/or modified at any time without notice. Every qualified individual has the same opportunity for recruitment, hire, training, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr