LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - EHE

JOB SUMMARY

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- EHE acts as a clinical leader on the Patient Care Team to provide care with compassion, competency and commitment. The position supports the department by providing routine, direct patient care using evidence-based nursing practices. This position also supports the department by providing direct patient care in the clinic and in the field. This position must be available for fieldwork on the mobile medical unit as well as clinic work.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Serves as a member of the Patient Care Team by providing direct patient care based upon nursing assessment and according to provider orders / protocol.
• Performs pre-visit planning and intake on patients with diverse issues and medical history.
• Obtains electrocardiogram (EKG's), vision and hearing tests, diabetic foot / monofilament tests, performs and charts POC tests.
• Documents & logs Maintenance of waived testing logs (blood glucose, A1C, strep, urine dipstick, urinalysis, pregnancy, Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood Test (iFOBT), influenza A&B) and other tests as needed.
• Charts and applies accurate charges for all procedures / tests.
• Supports the Medical Department by improving the quality of care delivery, reducing the cost per visit and improving the Care Resource patient experience.
• Assists with the management and maintenance of department's supplies / materials / equipment and logs as needed.
• Assists supervisor with daily oversight, purchase orders and inventory of supplies / materials as needed.
• Notifies supervisor when medical equipment needs repair or calibration.

Assists with the training of support staff (i.e. Patient Care Assistant, Laboratory Assistants, Receptionist / Medical Clerk) to ensure high-quality, and safe care.

Quality Assurance / Compliance

Safety / Cleanliness

Culture of Service : 3 C's

Compassion

Competency

Commitment

Other

Participates in training sessions and other meetings as required by the agency and / or funding sources.

Participates in agency developmental activities as requested.

Other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Licenses / Certificate / Training and Experience :

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) required. BLS-Basic Life Saving for Healthcare Workers, Biomedical Waste, OSHA certifications are required. ACLS-Advance Cardiac Life Saving certification is preferred.

Completion of HIV-501 within 6 months of hire date

Sensitivity and empathy in working with marginalized communities.

Knowledge base of clinical and preventive health standards of care, promoting wellness, and of acute and chronic diseases / conditions within the primary care setting.

Performance involves weighing and evaluating factors requiring judgment, written / analytical ability, and problem solving.

Job Knowledge and Skills :

Bilingual (English-Spanish or English-Haitian Creole) is preferred. Ability to problem-solve and attention to detail. Excellent communication skills - oral and written. Computer knowledge (i.e. Microsoft, Electronic Health Records). Organizational, multitasking and teamwork skills are required. Ability to work with multicultural and diverse population.

Contact Responsibility :

The responsibility for internal external contacts (i.e. deal with people in a respectful, sensitive and professional manner) is frequent and important

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This work requires the following physical and sensory activities : constant talking in person, talking on the phone, hearing / visual acuity and exposure to blood borne pathogens and hazardous materials. Frequent, walking, standing, sitting and bending. Work is performed in office and laboratory setting.