Mobile Licensed Practical Nurse
AIDS Healthcare Foundation · Jackson, MS · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
A Licensed Practical Nurse – Mobile contributes to AHF by delivering friendly, informative, and fast‑paced services to patients in the Mobile Testing Unit. The LPN performs venipuncture and capillary puncture procedures, provides instructions for self‑administered specimen collection, and ensures a patient‑centered approach that supports AHF’s core values and mission.
Responsibilities
- Provide friendly, informative, and efficient service to patients in the Mobile Testing Unit.
- Perform venipuncture and capillary puncture procedures.
- Instruct patients on self‑administered specimen collection.
- Monitor patient timelines and ensure satisfactory customer service.
- Evaluate and improve the quality of patient care.
- Document services performed for compliance and reporting purposes.
- Answer patient questions while maintaining confidentiality.
- Create rapport that encourages patients to return to the Mobile Testing Unit.
- Follow OSHA guidelines and proper procedures to protect team members and patients.
- Enhance AHF’s reputation through strong interpersonal relations and communication with staff.
- Provide feedback to management on service improvements.
- Advocate for AHF’s core values and mission in all activities.
- Adapt to a dynamic, fast‑paced environment and remain flexible.
- Work collaboratively within a close‑knit team to ensure adherence to protocols.
Requirements
- MS LPN license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Skills
- Venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques.
- Patient education and instruction.
- Accurate documentation and compliance reporting.
- Maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Ability to provide constructive feedback.
- Adaptability to fast‑paced, dynamic work environments.
- Team collaboration and adherence to protocols.
- Knowledge of OSHA safety guidelines.