Women's Health LPN
Ponca City Development Authority · Newkirk, OK · 2 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Qualifications
- Experience in an outpatient primary care clinic preferred.
- Computer proficiency required.
- Valid LPN license in the state of Oklahoma.
- Professional and personal integrity.
- Respect and sensitivity for a culturally diverse population.
- Excellent communication and people skills.
- Valid Oklahoma Driver License.
- Pass a drug test upon employment.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing services to patients under Provider direction and orders.
- Aid in patient flow (e.g., Lab draw, EKG, Assist with minor surgical procedures).
- Perform other medical procedures in accordance with licensure and as per Provider’s orders.
- Travel to various clinic sites with Provider to assist as needed to facilitate patient flow to increase quality patient care.
- Work with participating clinics to reach women eligible for the program.
- Work within the community to reach women eligible for the program.
- Maintain a mammogram schedule for Kanza Clinic.
- Secure a list of program eligible women from the mobile mammography day at each site for the Program Director.
- Remind women of their appointments, initial, follow-up, and re-screening with phone calls and mailings.
- Maintain a database for tracking and follow-up of appointments to ensure women follow through with appointments and help identify barriers for women.
- Attend health fairs and other community events to promote the program and assist with health promotion and disease awareness/prevention.
- Assist patients with referrals, appointments, and follow-up procedures.
- Aid patients in advising of benefits and resources available.
- Order lab/medical supplies when needed.
- Ensure transportation is available for participants needing assistance.
- Assume any additional responsibilities when assigned by supervisor to help facilitate patient flow and increase quality patient care.