Licensed Practical Nurse

SUPERVISOR : Nurse Manager HOURS : M-F 8-5, Some Sat. 9-12, must be flexible

CLASSIFICATION : Full-time / Hourly / Non-Exempt TRAVEL / LOCATION : multiple sites

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program with a current NYS state licensure as a LPN.
• Direct experience in primary care (preferred but not required).
• Reliable transportation between sites required.
• Current CPR and Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

JOB SUMMARY : Working with a diverse patient population, this position will provide relevant nursing and support services in a primary care setting to patients with acute and chronic illnesses.

They are responsible for providing basic medical attention to patients and assessing their wellbeing as part of a larger medical team.

Their duties include checking vital signs, recording a patient's medical history and other relevant tasks to support providers and care for patients.

Essential Job Duties

PATIENT CARE

• Provide direct patient care from birth on in a busy FQHC
• Pediatric Primary Care
• Adult Primary Care
• OB / GYN Care
• Demonstrate knowledge of current standards of practice and perform current nursing practice expectations within established guidelines.
• Provide direct patient care as assigned and qualified to perform.
• Work collaboratively with clinician (MD, NP, PA, CNM, DO) to provide excellent clinical care.
• Perform medical treatments (medication and vaccine administration) as prescribed by a medical provider.
• Collect samples (i.e. blood, urine, stool or sputum) from patients and perform routine laboratory tests (i.e. lead, hgb, glucose, strep)
• Prepare patients for examinations, testing, or treatments for all visit types
• Well Child
• Adult Physical
• Sick Visit
• Hospital Follow Up
• Office Visit Follow Up
• OB / GYN Visits
• Perform EKG and spirometry
• Perform daily pre visit planning with assigned medical provider per protocol
• Preview patient history for needed preventive care
• Review vaccine records in NYSIIS, in Medent and on paper records
• Review newborn discharge summary (if applicable)
• Review hospital discharge summary (if applicable)
• Administer vaccinations according to NYS and CDC guidelines for adult and pediatric patients
• Administer IM medications as ordered (Toradol, B12, Phenergan, Cetriaxone, etc)
• Conduct telephonic communication with patients regarding test results and follow up care needs
• Maintain a clean work space and stocked and cleaned exam rooms.

ADMINISTRATION

• Collaborate to improve patient outcomes and provide quality care within practice areas as assigned.
• Ensure all clinical care is delivered in a manner that meets or exceeds goals and expectations for clinical outcomes, quality assurance standards, state / local regulations, and patient satisfaction.
• Complete all patient charting and ensure all patient records are current / complete with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Uphold and ensure compliance to all policies / procedures, mission, and organizational values.
• Ensure all actions, personal conduct, and communications represent the organization in a highly professional manner at all times.
• Attend each mandatory training required by the organization at time of hire and annually.
• Complete all patient charting and ensure all patient records are current / complete with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Provide positive direction to medical assistants as assigned.

The person in this position should be able to demonstrate daily a commitment to the organizational mission, vision and values of JRCHC.

Our Mission : We care for our communities and advocate for systemic health equity in order to demonstrate the unconditional love of Jesus.

Our Vision : Our vision is for individuals, families, and communities to become healthy and whole.

Core Values : We strive to foster faith and hope in ourselves and in our clients. We consider body, mind, spirit, and relationship with God, others, community, and self as components of health.

Community : We partner with and listen to our communities to inform our services, build sustainability, and foster interconnectedness.

We believe in serving one another; including our patients, clients, residents and team members, through fellowship and compassion.

Equity : We uphold dignity, serve as advocates, and pursue justice to elevate the quality of comprehensive health for individuals and communities.

We embrace and celebrate diversity.

Integrity : We demonstrate humility, honesty and transparency in our practices and interactions. We hold ourselves to the highest standards and evidence-based quality care,

Individuals who hold positions at Jericho Road Community Health Center should possess the following qualification and capabilities :

• Passion for serving individuals personal and community development
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working with EMR, Medent preferred
• Project-management experience
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs or willingness to learn
• Creativity and problem-solving capabilities
• Positive and engaging interpersonal skills
• Strong self-motivation
• Ability to travel between sites if necessary to serve multiple locations
• Experience working with low-income, diverse, multilingual populations highly desired
• Able to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures
• Must be self-motivated and able to function independently and in teams at all levels
• Strive to serve various communities and socioeconomic statuses in a culturally competent way
• Attend required training as deemed mandatory by organization or to continue education in field
• Demonstrate flexibility as new tasks are added by supervisor or position evolves over time

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time. Exert up to 50lbs. pushing, pulling, or lifting.

Walking, climbing stairs required. Able to talk / hear and communicate with others with or without reasonable accommodation.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS : Must be able to travel to and between sites while maintaining standards of safety and compliance with motor vehicle traffic laws.

This position may require travel for necessary training and conferences.