Part-Time Occupational Health LPN
Medcor · Fairfield, IA · 1 mo ago
HealthcarePart-time
Location: Ottumwa, IA
About the role
Leave the hospital behind without leaving nursing behind. Medcor is looking to hire a Part-Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our onsite occupational health clinic in Ottumwa, IA. This is a great opportunity for an LPN looking to step away from traditional bedside nursing and use their clinical skills in a workplace health, injury care, and employee wellness setting. You’ll work onsite in a manufacturing environment, providing hands-on care to employees while partnering with Safety and Operations teams to help keep the workforce healthy, safe, and productive.
Why Nurses Love Working at Medcor:
- Work in an onsite occupational health clinic rather than a hospital setting
- Provide hands-on first aid, injury assessment, triage, and employee health services
- Build relationships with employees and become a trusted healthcare resource at the worksite
- Work with a high level of independence and autonomy
- Gain valuable experience in occupational health, workers' compensation, OSHA-related programs, and workplace safety
- Receive support from Medcor's clinical leadership, Medical Directors, and Operations team
Responsibilities
- Provide first aid, triage, assessment, and treatment for workplace injuries and illnesses
- Respond to workplace medical emergencies and coordinate emergency medical services when necessary
- Evaluate injured employees and guide care using established evidence-based treatment protocols
- Document patient encounters accurately within electronic medical records and company systems
- Assist with workers' compensation and injury case coordination
- Support OSHA-related injury and illness documentation and recordkeeping
- Perform reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing in accordance with established procedures
- Support occupational health programs, medical surveillance, and employee health screenings
- Provide employee health education, wellness coaching, and injury-prevention guidance
- Educate employees on treatment plans, self-care, and return-to-work expectations
- Communicate appropriately with supervisors, Safety teams, HR, and other stakeholders while maintaining patient privacy
- Partner with Medcor Operations Managers, Medical Directors, and clinical support teams
- Deliver compassionate, professional, and timely care while providing an excellent employee healthcare experience
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted LPN license in Iowa
- Current CPR/BLS certification through the American Heart Association
- Strong nursing assessment, triage, and clinical decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal onsite supervision
- Comfortable using electronic medical records and basic computer applications
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
Qualifications
- Experience in one or more of the following areas is helpful, but not required: Occupational Health, Urgent Care, Emergency Department, Industrial or Manufacturing Health, Workers' Compensation Case Management, Employee Health
- Additional occupational health certifications such as COHN, COHN-S, NIOSH Spirometry, CAOHC, Mental Health First Aid, or American Red Cross Instructor are a plus
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health and dental insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Education reimbursement
- Additional employee benefits and resources
Schedule
Monday & Wednesday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM; Friday, 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM