Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Occupational Medicine

Design, Healthcare, Nursing
February 8, 2025

Job Description

Samaritan Health Services

*Starting bonus and/or relocation available to new employees. Previous experience may be required. Employment commitment to Samaritan is required.


This position will service both Newport and Lincoln City Occupational Medicine Clinics. 



Come join our busy, fun team! We cultivate a culture of fun, helpfulness, and trust in Occupational Medicine. This is a drama-free team and we are looking for other people with the same mindset. We collaborate on processes and define them so if you like having input on how tasks are done – come join us! We take pride in helping our area employers take care of their employees. It’s a busy department so time flies every day. Do you want to help people get back to work or start a new job? This is a satisfying position that is valued and appreciated. 


  • JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
    • Assists practitioner in performance of procedures, telephone prescription orders/refills, maintaining patient record and relaying test results. Provides safe and quality nursing care under the direction of SHS practitioners and the Clinic Supervisor within scope of practice.

  • DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
    • Samaritan Occupational Medicine serves the health and safety needs of employers and employees in Linn, Benton and Lincoln Counties. Designed to meet the specific requirements within different occupations, Samaritan Occupational Medicine helps employers and employees gain control over work-related injuries and provides OSHA required medical surveillance and employer requested services.

  • EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
    • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure required.
    • Healthcare Provider BLS required.
    • Previous experience in clinical setting preferred.
    • Lab/EKG experience preferred.

  • KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
    • Patient Care – Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others. Ability to recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions, treatments, and preventive health-care measures within scope of practice.
    • Adaptability/Flexibility – Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients.
    • Communication – Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
    • Team Building – Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
    • Medical Terminology – Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
    • Social Perceptiveness – Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.

  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    • Rarely
      (1 – 10% of the time)

      Occasionally
      (11 – 33% of the time)

      Frequently
      (34 – 66% of the time)

      Continually
      (67 – 100% of the time)

      WALK – INCLINE

      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0″-36″) 40 – 60 Lbs


      LIFT (Knee to chest: 24″-54″) 20 – 40 Lbs

      PULL (0-20 pounds force)



       

      CLIMB – STAIRS


      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0″-36″) 0 – 20 Lbs

      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0″-36″) 20 – 40 Lbs


      LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54″) 0 – 20 Lbs

      LIFT (Overhead: 54″ and above) 0 – 20 Lbs


      SQUAT Repetitive

      KNEEL (on knees)


      REACH – Upward

      SIT

      WALK – LEVEL SURFACE

      LIFT (Knee to chest: 24″-54″) 0 – 20 Lbs


      SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

      ROTATE TRUNK Sitting


      ROTATE TRUNK Standing

      FINGER DEXTERITY



      PINCH Fingers

      CARRY 1-handed, 0 – 20 pounds


      CARRY 2-handed, 0 – 20 pounds

      MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists



      STAND

      BEND FORWARD at waist


      REACH – Forward

      GRASP Hand/Fist


      PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

      PUSH (20-40 pounds force)


      PUSH (40-60 pounds force)

      PUSH (60 or more pounds force)


Source ⇲

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