Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Occupational Medicine
Company: Samaritan Health Services
Location: Turner
Posted on: March 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Summary JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE Assists practitioner in performance
of procedures, telephone prescription orders/refills, maintaining
patient record and relaying test results. Provides safe and quality
nursing care under the direction of SHS practitioners and
department leaders within scope of practice. DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
Samaritan Occupational Medicine serves the health and safety needs
of employers and employees in Linn, Benton and Lincoln Counties.
Designed to meet the specific requirements within different
occupations, Samaritan Occupational Medicine helps employers and
employees gain control over work-related injuries and provides OSHA
required medical surveillance and employer requested services.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
licensure required. Healthcare Provider BLS required upon hire.
Previous experience in clinical setting preferred. Lab/EKG
experience preferred. GSR Occ Medicine Lebanon: This position
requires the use of the employee's personal automobile. Employee
must have a valid driver's license and auto liability/property
damage insurance as required by law and must maintain their vehicle
in good working order. Certification in urine drug screening,
breath alcohol, spirometry and audiometry required within 3 months
of hire. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Patient Care - Possess the
skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others. Ability
to recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions,
treatments, and preventive health-care measures within scope of
practice. Adaptability/Flexibility - Ability to respond quickly and
appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or
diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation
to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients.
Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to
explain complex issues, exchange information between team members,
and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group
presentations and listen to and understand complex information and
ideas. Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on
a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to
develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with
others and maintain them over time. Medical Terminology - Knowledge
of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read,
interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population
from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related
differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and
caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and
experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons
of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages. PHYSICAL
DEMANDS Rarely (1 - 10% of the time) Occasionally (11 - 33% of the
time) Frequently (34 - 66% of the time) Continually (67 – 100% of
the time) WALK - INCLINE LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs
LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs PULL (0-20 pounds force)
CLIMB - STAIRS LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Floor
to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20
Lbs LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs SQUAT Repetitive
KNEEL (on knees) REACH - Upward SIT WALK - LEVEL SURFACE LIFT (Knee
to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec) ROTATE
TRUNK Sitting ROTATE TRUNK Standing FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH Fingers
CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds MANUAL
DEXTERITY Hands/wrists STAND BEND FORWARD at waist REACH - Forward
GRASP Hand/Fist PUSH (0-20 pounds force) PUSH (20-40 pounds force)
PUSH (40-60 pounds force) PUSH (60 or more pounds force)
Keywords: Samaritan Health Services, Salem , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Occupational Medicine, Healthcare , Turner, Oregon
