Occupational Medicine LPN - Part Time-HAMPTON VA

Company: Sentara
Location: Suffolk
Posted on: September 20, 2023

Job Description:

City/StateSuffolk, VAOverviewWork ShiftFirst (Days) (United States of America)As anOccupational Medicine Licensed Practical Nursewith Sentara, you can excel in your career with the opportunity to work in many different specialties. They would include areas like the hospital, home health, hospice, or our medical group. The primary duties of this position include triaging, verifying medical information, caring for the patient's overall health, and working closely with the doctors and other team members. You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to ensure the best care for our patients.Click hear Cassandra tell us about a day in the life of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with Sentara Healthcare.Qualifications:Current/Active LPN LicenseDiploma in Practical NursingBLSBenefits:Sentara offers an attractive array of full benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, career advancement opportunities, work perks, and more.Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.Join a team with a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communitieswe serve! Keywords: LPN, Practical Nurse, Hospital, Obici Hospital, Monster, Talroo - Nursing, Occupational HealthJob SummaryThe Licensed Practical Nurse under the supervision of the RN, or other licensed health professional, establishes and promotes therapeutic relationships with patients and families in collaboration with other team members to provide safe, holistic care. Provides direct patient care using knowledge, judgment and skills within the legal and ethical framework of nursing. Possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas. The performance of selected nursing acts in the care of individuals or groups who are ill, injured, or experiencing changes in normal health processes; in the maintenance of health; and in the prevention of illness or disease.

While working in the Urgent Care or Occupational Medicine clinics, LPN should be prepared to perform substance abuse testing which would include collecting a urine, hair or breath sample. Depending on the actual clinic location assigned, may also be expected to perform audiometry and spirometry.

Meets any requirements defined by specific specialty. BLS required within 90 days of hire.

New Hire education requirements: obtains breath alcohol, UDS, and hair collections certifications within 90 days of hire. May not perform these duties without current certification.
May also be required to obtain NIOSH and CAOHC certifications within 1 year of hire. May not perform these tests without current certification.Qualifications:DIP - Diploma: Nursing (Required), TS - Trade School Graduate: Nursing (Required)Basic Life Support (BLS) - Other/National, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Compact/Multi-State License, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - North Carolina, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - VirginiaSkillsSentara Healthcare prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application.In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.

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