Join careerzynith, a leading healthcare provider, in a dynamic role that combines clinical expertise with a passion for preventive care. As an LPN - Occupational Health, you will play a vital part in delivering proactive, personalized, and holistic patient care and coaching to careerzynith's clients and their employees. If you're a motivated and compassionate nurse with a strong background in occupational health, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
**About careerzynith**
careerzynith is a renowned healthcare organization dedicated to improving the health and vitality of individuals and communities. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, affordable services where people work and live, leveraging health data and insights to drive positive outcomes. As a division of The Cigna Group, we're committed to innovation, growth, and making a meaningful difference in people's lives.
**Job Summary**
We're seeking an experienced LPN to join our Occupational Health team in Chatsworth, GA. As an LPN - Occupational Health, you will oversee and manage administrative, clinical, and operational nursing duties, including care coordination, worker's compensation case management, occupational medicine, medical management, prevention, and health coaching. If you're a skilled nurse with a passion for occupational health, we invite you to apply for this rewarding role.
**Key Responsibilities**
* **Care Coordination:**
+ Support and coordinate care for onsite/near-site model coordinators for community resources
+ Collaborate on program development, including onsite preventative services, primary care/specialist referrals for employees
* **Worker's Compensation:**
+ Manage worker's compensation cases, facilitating referrals, ensuring appropriate care, prescriptions, and scheduling studies and return-to-work assessments
+ Attend plant safety meetings, reviewing injuries and providing resources for work comp guidelines to injured employees
+ Coordinate work comp modified duty with client's supervisors and safety teams
* **Occupational Medicine:**
+ Evaluate all work injuries and return-to-work responsibilities
+ Serve as a subject matter expert for program development and services as needed
+ Collaborate with environmental health and safety, operations, and human resources teams
* **Medical Management:**
+ Evaluate and treat all injuries, illnesses, and medical conditions in an efficient and professional manner within nursing scope of practice and guidelines
+ Assist in medical emergencies, taking vital signs, and providing basic wound care
+ Give immunizations under physician orders and support medical management plans
* **Prevention:**
+ Develop and implement wellness campaigns, promoting immunizations, CPR training, and health education
+ Identify prevention and health opportunities, promoting employee engagement and participation
* **Health Coaching:**
+ Educate employees on prevention, chronic disease, and health opportunities
+ Initial goal setting to achieve improvement in health outcomes
+ Steerage into health and wellness programs, including pilots
**Essential Qualifications**
* LPN license with active license in Georgia, in good standing (preferably multi-state licensure)
* At least 2 or more years of nursing experience
* CPR certificate from the American Heart Association
* Electronic health record and computer skills required
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
**Preferred Qualifications**
* Knowledge/experience of the manufacturing industry
* Knowledge/experience with occupational health nursing
* Knowledge of recordable and non-recordable accidents
* Bilingual in Spanish
**Work Environment and Company Culture**
* This is a full-time, 40-hour-a-week role in Chatsworth, GA
* Occasional or permanent remote work may be required; internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload
* careerzynith is a tobacco-free organization and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible
* Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local ordinances
**Compensation, Perks, and Benefits**
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Opportunities for career growth and professional development
* Collaborative and dynamic work environment
* Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance
**How to Apply**
If you're a motivated and compassionate nurse with a passion for occupational health, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application through our website, and we'll be in touch to discuss your qualifications further.