Health Center LPN / RN

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with office staff in monitoring and adjusting scheduling and workload of providers to insure the smooth flow of patients.
• Interview patients for health history and clinical information updates.
• Contribute to the assessment of patients through the collection of data using established protocols, procedures, forms or guidelines.
• Take patient vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, etc.).
• Apply and change dressings/bandages.
• Administer IM, SQ, intradermal, and inhaled medications and vaccines.
• Administer allergy injections, as per local site protocols.
• Perform catheterization per provider orders and within the scope of health center protocols.
• Conduct vision screening.
• Conduct audiometry screening.
• Perform EKG’s (if provided on site).
• Assist in suturing procedures.
• Other procedures as per health center protocols, for example starting IV’s, and responding to Code Blue/defib needs.
• Instruct patients about treatment regimens (medication, diet, activity, etc.).
• Provide education and instruction on issues of health maintenance.
• Participate in the development and implementation of community health education initiatives (screening clinics, public information forums, etc.).
• Perform laboratory tests as per health center protocols.
• Record tests and results in appropriate EMR.
• Draw and prepare specimens for in-house or outside laboratory testing.
• Dispense pharmaceuticals as per provider orders and in accordance with health center, NCHC, Vermont, and Federal guidelines.
• Maintain inventory levels and outdates of on-site pharmaceutical supplies.
• Document nursing activities and relevant patient care information in medical records as per health center protocols.
• Track and record records and statistics (e.g. immunizations, perinatal data, etc.) as per protocols or request.
• Participate in the development, implementation, audit, and continuous evaluation and improvement of protocols, services and programs provided by the health center.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• PATIENT CARE
• TREATMENT AND PROCEDURES
• HEALTH EDUCATION/TEACHING
• LABORATORY TESTING
• PHARMACEUTICALS
• RECORDS
• INFECTION CONTROL

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LPN or RN program.
• Licensed in the State of Vermont.
• Provider-level CPR/BLS required.
• Minimum one-year experience in a community health center, medical office, or similar setting.
• Familiarity with public health and community health issues.
• Knowledge of disease processes and treatments.
• Knowledge of medications and their effects/side effects.
• Effective communication skills with patients of all ages.
• Able to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Skilled in multitasking and managing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Able to perform basic medical office lab tests.
• Proficient in written and verbal communication.
• Computer proficiency, including email, spreadsheets, word processing, and EMRs.
• High level of confidentiality required.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand/walk for extended periods.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination required.
• Exposure to bodily fluids and communicable diseases expected.
• Able to work under stress and in emergency situations.