Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System
At Nebraska Methodist Health System we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. Its helping families grow by making each delivery special conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch going above and beyond for a patients needs or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary:

Responsibilities:

Essential Job Functions

1. Demonstrates clinical knowledge of occupational health nursing and provides appropriate nursing care to clients served by the Occupational Medicine Clinic.

• Follows established policies procedures and nursing protocols for the department.
• Completes post offer health examinations ensuring that all job requirements are met including immunizations are current obtains health history and consults with the authorizing employer for outline of job duties to be performed
• Performs Drug & Alcohol screenings as required.
• Draws blood as needed for titers and screening.
• Prepares required documentation for Employer Notification of Fit for Duty exams
• Prepares documentation for Injured Workers/Workers Compensation patients
• Collaborates with Workers Compensation Case Manager
• Documents information onall forms and in client records in a timely and complete manner with 100% accuracy.
• Utilizes assessment skills to determine clients injury and communicates with the provider their findings.
• Assists in the

2. Performs drug and alcohol testing according to protocol and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.

• Completes chain of custody forms/alcohol testing forms and consents completely and accurately.
• Communicates results to appropriate contact person if needed.
• Forwards forms and specimens to the proper resource when applicable.
• Current with DOT drug and alcohol testing certification.

3. Provides follow-up care for a client involved in a blood/bodily fluid or contagious disease exposure.

• Determines the need for follow-up of exposures according to protocol and CDC regulations.
• Provide counseling specific to the clients needs regarding exposure.
• Ensures communication of lab results to client and sources physician when applicable.

4. Initiates action to correct prevent and/or minimize risk(s) to the client (i.e. injuries needle punctures).

• Completes report forms for employee injury/illness.
• Communicates to appropriate personnel regarding safety issues.
• Takes a pro-active role in injury/illness prevention and safety awareness.
• Educates clients as appropriate.

5. Provides excellent customer service to clients of companies who utilize Methodist Occupational Medicine or prospective clients.

• Courteously answers phone and answers questions takes messages or forwards to an Employee Health nurse if necessary.
• Schedules appointments accurately and within department policy.
• Documents in the scheduler that the client was here for their scheduled appointment with 100% accuracy.
• Greets clients when they arrive communicates to clients in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ensures clients sign in on arrival with 100% accuracy.
• Responds to clients needs directed at meeting defined goals per departmental policy.
• Ensure that Release of Medical Information is obtained prior to releasing clients requested information.
• Prepares forms and paperwork required for physicals/appointments that have been scheduled and walk-ins.
• Processes DOT Physical Examination forms to the DOT National Registry promptly and accurately
• Prepares all documents for scanning process.
• Monitors scanning process to achieve 100% accuracy.
• Sends correspondence to department supervisors and/or employees as needed.

6. Maintains a professional behavior in attitudes demeanor and interactions to achieve organizations mission.

• Communicates effectively to solve problems at the personal and unit level.
• Is approachable and professional in working with others.
• Assists in acting as a preceptor to new employees.
• Actively participates in department projects.

7. Performs technical skills and paperwork completely and independently.

• Able to competently perform technical skills independently.
• Is accountable to learn new skills and equipment use within specific timeframes.
• Takes part in department record keeping activities (lab results OSHA log Inf. Control etc.) as needed.

8. Provides appropriate care specific to the age of the client to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the Age Specific Criteria.

• Tailors education to fit client needs.
• Involves family or parent when necessary.

9. Promotes wellness activities for clients served by the department.

• Provides information to clients regarding wellness activities offered by the Health System.
• Encourages employees to have a primary physician.
• Provides blood pressure and glucose testing.
• Dispenses and documents over the counter medications per standing orders upon employee request.
• Coordinates annual flu clinics.
• Encourages use of the patient portal.
• Help to facilitate Community Education with local businesses on specific topics pertinent to the health and safety of their employees.
• Participates in the origination and implementation of Employer/Client Sponsored vaccine clinics
• Help facilitate the care and schedule organization of company on-site clinics for care and health management.

Schedule:

Work Schedule: Thursday & Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm Potential for extra hours Monday through Wednesday
**Occupational Medicine is not open on holidays or weekends

Job Description:

Job Requirements

Education

• Degree in nursing required.

Experience

• 2 years of medical/surgical experience required.
• 1 year occupational health emergency room clinic or school nursing experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and Workers Compensation laws strongly preferred.

License/Certifications

• Current valid License Practical Nurse (LPN) license valid compact multi-state license or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure required.
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire required within 3 months of hire.
• Department of Transportation (DOT) Urine Specimen Collector Certification preferred.
• Breath Alcohol Technician Certification preferred

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures required
• Knowledge of medicine including recognizing and diagnosed diseases deformities and other illnesses.
• Skill to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks.
• Skill to proficiently type information into the computer to capture or detail information quickly.
• Ability to provide caring patient care services when talking with patients
• Ability to critically listen to questions from patients and information from providers to convey information effectively.
• Ability to anticipate recognize and resolve problems before they occur and avoid bigger problems in the future.
• Ability to problem solve during several daily activities which includes the ability to be flexible.
• Ability to coordinate care with referring providers for further injury care
• Ability to coordinate with Workers Compensation Carriers for documentation needs
• Ability to provide health education
• Ability to manage crises/emergencies
• Proficient level of experience with MS Office with Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint for communication and presentations.
• Ability to organize and perform multiple tasks problem-solve and prioritize work assignments to meet tight deadlines with little or no supervision.

Physical Requirements

Weight Demands

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.

Physical Activity

• Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):
  • Climbing
  • Crawling
  • Kneeling
  • Sitting

• Frequently Performed (34%-66%):
  • Balancing
  • Carrying
  • Crouching
  • Distinguish colors
  • Keyboarding/typing
  • Lifting
  • Pulling/Pushing
  • Repetitive Motions
  • Standing
  • Stooping/bending
  • Twisting
  • Walking

• Constantly Performed (67%-100%):
  • Grasping
  • Hearing
  • Reaching
  • Seeing/Visual
  • Speaking/talking

Job Hazards

• Not Related:
  • Explosives (pressurized gas)
  • Electrical Shock/Static
  • Radiation Alpha Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray CAT scan Gamma Knife etc.)
  • Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet visible light infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)

• Rare (1-33%):
  • Chemical agents (Toxic Corrosive Flammable Latex)
  • Mechanical moving parts/vibrations

• Occasionally (34%-66%):
  • Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)
  • Physical hazards (noise temperature lighting wet floors outdoors sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
  • Equipment/Machinery/Tools

• Note: Safety Officer can assist with identification of job hazards.

About Methodist:

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa more than 30 clinic locations a nursing and allied health college and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891 service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance health education outreach to our diverse communities and populations and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other classification protected by Federal state or local law.