LPN-Wellness

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Capital Area Health Network is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our Wellness Center. The Wellness Center is our name for the center that houses our Ryan White Program for HIV / AIDS patients.

The Wellness Center has been providing comprehensive HIV and AIDS care to the Richmond community since 2001. Our staff is trained to treat, manage and educate clients with HIV / AIDS and teach them how to self-manage their well-being.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

Triage all patients who present with medical emergencies and determine their medical state and follow-up with the medical Providers accordingly.

Triage patients who are scheduled for routine visits

Coordinates the day-to-day clinical patient flow ensuring patient safety and providing solutions to any challenges and / or obstacles within the clinical team.

Travels from site to site, when necessary, to provide direct patient care, triage, and / or other duties as assigned.

Conducts health / educational assessments and re-evaluations during intake and conducts all components of the initial triage process.

Acts as the patient advocate and consults with the physicians where necessary

Assist with the coordination of resources with the interdisciplinary team

Assist the physicians with individual health education as directed and provides literature accordingly.

Coordinate appointments for the physicians and the Pharmaceutical Representatives

Assist with the development of policies, procedures, and clinical protocols.

Participate in case conferences with the interdisciplinary team and provide supporting facts where necessary

Conducts monthly quality assurance on all medical equipment as assigned

Maintains appropriate par levels on all injectable medications and administer

Orders all medical supplies

Orders office supplies for medical team

Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports in a timely manner

Encourages professional development to other Licensed Practical Nurses, Medical Assistants, Laboratory Technicians and other auxiliary team members.

Foster positive, professional intra-agency, inter-agency relationships.

Assists with the development of orientation for new employees and serves as the nurse preceptor

Completes the monthly clinical schedule and submit to the Nurse Manager as directed

Assist the Nurse Manager with administrative duties as assigned

Empower clients to make healthy decisions in an effort to improve the quality of lives.

Maintain patient files in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Process routine, urgent and Stat referrals

Understand insurance process and requirements

Attend team meetings and provide clinical updates where necessary

Obtain Mediquire reports one day prior to prepare for each next morning huddle to look for gaps in care

Performs other duties as assigned

Education and Licenses / Certifications :

Must have a valid Virginia’s driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and transportation to travel to our various medical offices.

Must be licensed to practice in the state of Virginia, with a minimum of three years of nursing experience.

Current CPR (Healthcare Provider) certification required

Knowledge and Skills :

Must have previous experience as a Licensed Practice Nurse within a community health and / or public health setting.

Must have leadership skills and demonstrate knowledge, skills and critical thinking abilities.

Must be computer literate and have previous experience with computerized charting