Licensed Practical Nurse (Clinic)

Medcor Inc; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401K with match

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Medcor Inc in Ottumwa IA is seeking an onsite Occupational Health Nurse (Part-Time) to join our manufacturing environment. You will deliver first aid and urgent care for workplace injuries, support employee wellness initiatives, and collaborate with Safety teams to keep employees healthy, safe, and productive.

This role requires an unrestricted LPN license for the state, CPR/BLS certification, strong triage and clinical decision making, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Strong assessment triage and clinical decision making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal onsite supervision.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and basic computer applications.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid triage assessment and treatment for workplace injuries and illnesses.
• Respond to workplace medical emergencies and coordinate EMS as needed.
• Evaluate injured employees and guide care using evidence-based protocols.
• Document encounters in EMR and company systems.
• Assist OSHA recordkeeping and injury/illness documentation.
• Support workers' compensation and non-work-related injury management.
• Perform drug and alcohol testing as required.

Skills

Assessment & triage

Communication skills

Independent work

Computer literacy

Lift 50 pounds

Tools

EMR proficiency

Job description

Leave the hospital behind without leaving nursing behind Join our onsite occupational health team and become a trusted healthcare resource for employees in a dynamic manufacturing environment. In this role youll provide first aid and urgent care style treatment for workplace injuries support employee wellness initiatives and partner with Safety teams to help keep employees healthy safe and productive.

Location

Ottumwa IA

Schedule

MonWed 700am 330pm and Friday 700am 1100pm

Position Type

Part Time

Typical day in the life of a Medcor Occupational Health Nurse

Clinical Care & Injury Management

• Provide first aid triage assessment and treatment for occupational and nonoccupational injuries and illnesses
• Respond to workplace medical emergencies and provide appropriate assessment stabilization treatment and coordination of emergency medical services as needed
• Evaluate injured employees and guide care using established evidence based treatment protocols
• Document all patient encounters accurately and thoroughly within electronic medical records and company systems
• Assist with OSHA recordkeeping activities including injury and illness documentation incident tracking and maintaining records in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Assist with workers compensation and non work related injury management and case coordination
• Perform reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing while maintaining professionalism confidentiality and compliance with company and regulatory requirement

Employee Health & Wellness

• Provide health education coaching and wellness support to employees
• Promote injury prevention healthy lifestyle initiatives and employee wellness programs including coordinating travel health visits and related healthcare services
• Educate employees on treatment plans self care measures and return to work expectations
• Support occupational health programs medical surveillance initiatives and health screenings in accordance with OSHA regulations company policies and client requirements

Collaboration & Communication

• Communicate effectively with supervisors managers and other stakeholders regarding employee care within appropriate privacy guidelines
• Build and maintain positive relationships with client leadership and key stakeholders by providing responsive communication professional consultation and exceptional service in support of the clients health and safety goals
• Deliver exceptional customer service by providing compassionate professional and timely care to employees while fostering a positive healthcare experience and maintaining a high level of professionalism in all interactions
• Collaborate remotely with Medcor Operations Managers Medical Directors and clinical support teams

Required

• Current unrestricted LPN license in the applicable state
• Current CPRBLS certification through the American Heart Association
• Strong assessment triage and clinical decision making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal onsite supervision
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and basic computer applications
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds

Preferred

• Occupational Health Emergency Department Urgent Care Case Management Industrial Medicine or Workers Compensation experience
• One or more of the following certifications preferred American Red Cross ARC Instructor NIOSH Certified Spirometry Technician CAOHC Professional Supervisor Mental Health First Aid or other relevant occupational health certifications COHN COHN S or related occupational health certification
• Experience working in a manufacturing industrial or production environment

Work Environment

This position is based in an onsite occupational health clinic located within a large manufacturing facility The RN will work independently while receiving support from Medcor leadership and clinical resources remotely The role requires interaction with employees safety professionals human resources personnel and external healthcare providers to promote a safe and healthy workplace

Why Join Medcor

At Medcor we believe in improving lives through innovative workplace healthcare Our nurses make a meaningful impact by providing immediate care supporting employee wellbeing and helping organizations create safer workplaces This role offers autonomy professional growth and the opportunity to build strong partnerships while delivering exceptional occupational health services

Benefits

We dont just advocate for our clients and our patients; we also advocate for ourselves Our benefits include paid time off health and dental insurance 401K with match education reimbursement and more

Medcor Philosophy

Medcor embraces a set of simple interconnected practices that everyone can tailor to their own life and work To preserve our pioneering entrepreneurial spirit we impart our values through the ongoing BetterMedcor campaign encouraging our advocates to make a conscious choice to practice our values to celebrate and recognize each other via our peer recognition program and to support one another during tough times

Medcor is a tobacco free and smoke free workplace

EOEMFVetDisability

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law indeedsponsored