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Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.Job SummaryProvides direct patient care and services, education, and support to patients in the occupational health specialty practice under the supervision of a nursepractitioner or physician. Functions as a clinical, community, and employer resource, educator, and consultant. Able to coordinate and provide care for patients based on detailed treatment protocol initiated by providers without need of direct supervision.Accountabilities* Provides direct patient care to include assessment and evaluation of an injured worker. Consults with provider and makes changes in treatment plan as needed. Maintains a knowledge base of workers compensation laws and regulations. Assess, document, and work-up physicals for providers which include DOT, pre-employment, executive, basic, and respiratory. Reports any concerns or issues to provider prior to physical exam. 20%* Provides DOT and non-DOT breath alcohol testing and urine drug screen collection for all national reference laboratories. Receives and maintains certification and expertise in DOT and non-DOT urine drug and breath alcohol testing including knowledge of federal regulations. 25%* Performs audiometric and spirometry testing as mandated by OSHA. Receives and maintains proficiency and certification including knowledge of OSHA standards.5%* Performs phone triage and involves providers when needed but uses critical thinking skills and advanced knowledge to handle the majority of calls.5%* Communicates with patient, employers, insurance carriers, case managers, and other medical providers to discuss testing results and evaluations with recommended treatment plan and follow-up care as directed by provider. Calls in prescriptions as directed by providers.10%* Triages workers comp injuries and incoming referrals, prioritizes scheduling of office visits and testing. Coordinates MRO visits to include verification of prescriptions and visit/call with provider. 5%* Performs nursing assessments for new employees based on employer requirements. Provides adult immunizations and PPDs to comply with company standards.15%* Assists providers with in-office procedures. Provides comfort and safety measures for patients before, during, and after the procedure.5%* Maintains a safe environment for patients to include awareness of safety procedures, protocols, and adherence to patient care standards. Participates in environmental and infection control rounds to ensure safe environment.5%* Maintains professional practice standards, guidelines, policies, procedures, and current specific knowledge through education and professional activities.5%Supervisory/Management ResponsibilitiesThis is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.Minimum RequirementsCompletion of a LPN program recognized by the SC State Board of Nursing.One year experience as a LPN. Required Licensure/Registrations/CertificationsLicensed to practice as a LPN in South Carolina.In Lieu Of The Above Minimum RequirementsIn lieu of completion of a LPN program, will accept program equivalency recognized by the SC State Board of Nursing.Other Required ExperiencePreferred - DOT UDS Certification (certification will be required within 6 months of hire)Preferred - DOT BAT Certification (certification will be required within 12 months of hire)Preferred - Spirometry/Audiometric Certification (certification will be required within 18 months of hire)Guidelines for Changes in LPN LicensureIf an LPN team member working in this position obtains RN licensure, Prisma Health will accept RN licensure for a limited time until the team member can be placed in an RN position. - Team members should immediately notify their manager and Talent Acquisition if they are scheduled to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam or have obtained RN licensure.Work ShiftDay (United States of America)LocationOccupational Health Svcs - GreenvilleFacility2502 Onsite Occupational Health ClinicDepartment25021000 Onsite Occupational Health Clinic - Practice OperationsShare your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.