Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Licensed Practical Nurse Job Locations US-OR-Portland Requisition ID 2025-32975 Position Category Medical Assistant/LPN Position Type Regular Part-Time Job Type AFSCME union represented Department Occupational Health Salary Range $26.60 - $35.98 per hour FTE 0.75 Hours 30 HR Mission Central Services Drug Testable Yes Department Overview

The Licensed Practical Nurse is a valuable member of the Occupational Health team, a section of Human Resources dedicated to the detection, prevention, evaluation, and treatment of specific job-related injuries and/or illnesses. The department also provides health education for OHSU employees and volunteers. Occupational Health’s exposure control and compliance programs are critical to keeping OHSU staff and volunteers healthy, which also protects the patients, students, and community we serve.

 

Key responsibilities of the job include screening for occupational risks, the placement and reading of tuberculin skin tests, phlebotomy for titers and other labs, administration of immunizations, fit testing for N-95 masks, color vision, and data entry. Other duties include rooming, maintaining clinic flow, answering phones, administrative coordination, data entry, stocking supplies, and exposure management support.

 

The Licensed Practical Nurse reports to the Manager of Occupational Health, functions within the LPN Scope of Practice (as defined by OHSU) and works under the clinical direction of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner or Medical Director. The LPN must demonstrate effective communication skills and an orientation to customer service.

 

Occupational Health is committed to providing exceptional service to our customers: this includes OHSU’s employees, volunteers and other departments with which we collaborate. Occupational Health works closely with Student Health & Wellness Center (Student Health), Infection Prevention and Control Program, Environmental Health & Radiation Safety and Risk Management.

Function/Duties of Position

Provides Safety Compliance Services:

Receives phone calls and e-mails responds or directs request to the appropriate individual or department Reviews new and existing workforce member information to identify appropriate risk categories, based on job responsibilities and OHSU’s policy on “Required Communicable Disease Screening, Testing, Immunizations and Training” policyAdminister ImmunizationsPlaces and reads tuberculin skin tests (TST)Performs N-95 respirator (mask) fit testingPerforms color vision screening when required for an individual’s jobCollects laboratory specimens to check immunity status, as needed, or in follow-up to a suspected exposureMonitors refrigerator temperatures and performs other quality control measures

Direct Patient Care:

Performs care/treatment/counseling of employees in a manner which provides for employee privacy, confidentiality, physical and psychological well-being while conforming to Occupational Health policiesConducts patient interviews for assessment of workplace injuries/illnesses, bloodborne pathogen and communicable disease exposuresParticipates in developing, implementing, and evaluating employee care plansProvides basic first aide as appropriateCollects and records information regarding patient's physical and psychological condition; summarizes and presents information to the clinical team.

Documentation: 

Enters complete and accurate documentation into Occupational Health record systemCompletes and/or coordinates completion of reports as required by state and federal agencies and the organization as it relates to OSHA, Worker's Compensation, Infection Control, Environment of Care.

Program Support:

Participates in the planning and implementation of seasonal programs, such as the flu vaccination campaign, onboarding of new residents, health fairs, etc.Designs and implement training programs to ensure employee safetyMonitors trends and causes of employee safety events and work with colleagues to identify areas of safety riskProvides education and training to occupational health staff as necessary

Other:

Keeps abreast of current trends in occupational health screening and immunizations by reviewing journal articles or attending conferences/webinarsAssumes responsibility for own learning and professional developmentMaintains license/certification through continuing educationOther duties as assigned Required Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent.Computer skills, including use of an electronic health record.Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of diverse. customers in difficult situations. Skill in developing and maintaining professional relationships.Ability to prioritize work demands. Ability to interpret and follow policies, procedures, and protocols.Basic applied math skills, including calculations and conversions.Must have demonstrated regular and consistent attendance at work as reported by past employer.Current BLS certification at hire.Possess a valid Oregon Practical Nurse License at the time of appointment.OHSU may require training or experience in a specialized area of nursing at time of recruitment. Preferred Qualifications One year of work experience in a medical office setting, including high volume direct patient contact in both front and back office.Experience working in an occupational health or public health setting. All are welcome Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.