What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse, Employee Occupational Health and Safety position at Park Nicollet Health Services?
Park Nicollet is looking to hire a LPN to join our Employee Health Services team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.
Position Summary:
Provides practical nursing care to team members in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, recognized professional standards and PNHS policy. Under EOHS RN supervision provides disability case management, general nursing care and health screening to team members. Assists EOHS in various health service programs all under EOHS RN supervision; coordinate pre-employment and annual health screening; administration of medications per protocol, including but not limited to, immunizations, immunoglobulin and over the counter medications; first aid treatment; coordination and consultation in determination of team member's ability to return to work or continue work and performs evaluation of medical leaves of absence.
Ensure delivery of occupational health and safety services to all Park Nicollet Health Services team members and facilitate services in accordance with department's mission and goals maintaining compliance with community and regulatory standards or laws.
On a rotating basis, this individual will provide Frontline coverage for EOHS. This includes, but is not limited to, answering incoming telephone calls, greeting all who come into the EOHS office, scheduling appointments, and support department clerical duties.
Work Schedule:
TBD
Required Qualifications:
- Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
- Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing
- Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
- Licensed with the Minnesota Board of Practical Nursing
Preferred Qualifications:
- Accurate computer/keyboarding skills
- Ability to promote and maintain good patient relations and patient confidentiality.
- One or more years of nursing experience in Occupational Medicine or workers' compensation
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Human relations sensitivity and customer service skills
- Listening and telephone etiquette skills
- Medical terminology knowledge.
Benefits:
Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. We are committed to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. A culture where every person feels welcome, included, and valued. It’s an important part of our Head Heart, Together culture, and critical to our success.
