Licensed Practical Nurse

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. Actively promotes patient-centered care by maintaining effective communication with patients in reference to wait time, patient needs, expectations and patient feedback. Escorts patient to different areas within the medical office (check-in/out, lab, exam room). Completes all tasks sent via EHR by the requested timeframe. Ensures compliance with health center's policies and procedures. Provides nursing triage for overflow, emergency, isolation, code medical and crisis intervention patients under the supervision of the RN if needed. Participates in meetings, audits, site visits and supports other communication efforts with external contacts as required including Joint Commission and HRSA. Prepares rooms for clinical examination and patient procedures as directed. Ensures materials/supplies/equipment are fully stocked and available. Assists Medical Providers with procedures/testing and ensures proper documentation in medical record. Performs high-level disinfection (HLD) and sterilization of instruments, as assigned and as per manufacturer's guidelines. Quality Assurance/Compliance Ensures examination rooms are in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Joint Commission (JC) standards. Ensures proper documentation/logging and disposal of medication into the hazardous/black box. Receives training and undergoes competency assessments based on evidence-based guidelines and manufacturer's instructions for use. Safety/Cleanliness Ensures cleanliness of clinic area and examination rooms. Reports any cleaning or safety observations to the Registered Nurse and/or Office Manager. Maintains agency guidelines relating to safety, outreach and confidentiality. Ensures proper hand washing according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines. Maintains and follows infection control standards and Universal Precautions as per policy and procedure. Provides feedback observations on risk management/safety assessments in work area to Registered Nurse and/or Office Manager. Understands and appropriately acts upon assigned role in Emergency Code System. Understands and performs assigned role in Agency Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP). Culture of Service: 3 C's Compassion Greets internal or external customer (i.e. patient, client, staff, vendor) with courtesy, making eye contact, responding with a proper tone and nonverbal language Listens to internal or external customer (i.e. patient, client, staff, vendor) attentively, reassuring an understanding of the request and providing appropriate options or resolutions Competency Provides services required by following established protocols and when needed, procure additional help to answer questions to ensure appropriate services are delivered Commitment Takes initiative and anticipates internal or external customer needs by engaging them in the process and following up as needed Prioritize internal or external customer (i.e. patient, client, staff, vendor) requests to ensure prompt and effective response is provided 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.