Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Occupational Medicine

Samaritan Health Services

Newport, OR Posted 4/1/2025 Full Time

Summary

*Time will be split between Lincoln City and Newport Clinic locations.

This positionwill 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

      SQUATRepetitive

      KNEEL(on knees)

      REACH- Upward

      SIT

      WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

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

      SQUATStatic (hold >30 sec)

      ROTATE TRUNKSitting

      ROTATE TRUNKStanding

      FINGER DEXTERITY

      PINCHFingers

      CARRY1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

      CARRY2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

      MANUAL DEXTERITYHands/wrists

      STAND

      BEND FORWARDat waist

      REACH -Forward

      GRASPHand/Fist

      PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

      PUSH (20-40 pounds force)

      PUSH (40-60 pounds force)

      PUSH (60 or more pounds force)

JOB LOCATION:
Newport, OR 97365
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