Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Occupational Medicine

Company: Samaritan Health Services
Location: Lincoln City
Posted on: April 17, 2025

Job Description:

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)
            
            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)

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