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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Occupational Medicine

Company: Samaritan Health Services
Location: Newport
Posted on: May 11, 2025

Job Description:


Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Occupational Medicine at Samaritan Health Services summary:
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Occupational Medicine, I assist practitioners with procedures, manage patient records, and provide quality nursing care. My role involves adapting to diverse patient needs while ensuring compliance with medical regulations and effective communication in a multi-disciplinary team. I contribute to the health and safety of employees by facilitating work-related injury management and OSHA-required medical services.
Summary *Time will be split between Lincoln City and Newport Clinic locations.

This position -will receive an hourly differential (additional compensation) -in addition to the base hourly rate. - - - - - -




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)

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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)











Keywords:
Licensed Practical Nurse, Occupational Medicine, patient care, healthcare, nursing, medical assistance, work-related injuries, OSHA compliance, clinical care, communication skills

Keywords: Samaritan Health Services, Albany , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Occupational Medicine, Healthcare , Newport, Oregon

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