Licensed Practical Nurse

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Company parties
• Vision insurance
• Training & development

Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse functions in assisting medical providers to assure quality patient care and maintain patient flow.

Responsibilities

• Assist with comprehensive patient examinations, screenings, and treatment of patients within the nurse’s scope of practice, using a systematic approach to history and physical appraisal of the patient.
• Provide appropriate counseling and health education to patients, providing necessary literature and instructions for continuity of care.
• Immediately triage seriously ill patients and notify provider staff.
• Review and prioritize laboratory and test results in a timely manner for the provider, notifying the provider of critical results immediately.
• With direction from the provider, call patients to communicate lab results.
• Accurately prepare, administer and record medications and/or procedures directed by the medical provider.
• With direction from the provider and per HAHC prescription refill policy, process medication refills.
• Instruct and counsel patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic and drug regimens; document and maintain patient records of services provided according to prescribed program standards.
• Accurately execute technical clinical procedures when assigned.
• Maintain proper storage and handling of clinical equipment, supplies and drugs; lift, carry and store supplies within the center as directed.
• Ensure clinical policy manual and clinical compliance with all applicable federal, state and local rules and regulations governing primary health clinics and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC).
• Support the Patient Centered Medical Home initiative as directed by the CQI Team and Supervisor.
• Maintain confidentiality of all health‑center related information within the bounds of patient and professional confidentiality.
• Consistently demonstrate job knowledge and skills to perform all job responsibilities effectively and professionally.
• Identify problems, make recommendations and assist in developing solutions to resolve concerns with co‑workers and supervisor professionally and constructively.
• Strive to improve operations, co‑worker teamwork within the department and with all other departments, Board and administration of the health center.
• Encourage the mission and goals of the health center at all times.
• Maintain a smooth flow of patients into exam rooms as a top priority.
• Obtain accurate vital signs.
• Obtain accurate and appropriate medical history for the patient’s health record.
• Restock supplies in exam rooms.
• Keep exam rooms clean and presentable for patient care.
• Ensure surgical instruments are sterilized and restocked and pelvic trays are restocked.
• Disinfect and clean exam rooms (all surfaces) after each patient visit.
• Perform laboratory draws and in‑house testing per office policy, standard precautions, and recommended guidelines.
• Other clinical duties & responsibilities as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer.

Qualifications

• License to practice in the State of Pennsylvania
• CPR/AED Certification
• Knowledge & skills for the provision of patient care in primary health care that is age and culturally appropriate.
• Knowledge of the principles of growth and development across all life spans.
• Skill in communicating effectively with patients and their families; interpreting patient data for care requirements after medical assessment.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, patients and the general public.