Licensed Practical Nurse

Company Description

Capstone Health is a nationally recognized Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) known for delivering high-quality care to improve health outcomes for all individuals. Guided by the mission "Your Health is Our Mission,” Capstone Health is dedicated to serving the diverse needs of its community. With a focus on patient-centered care, the organization provides comprehensive health services to promote overall well-being. Capstone Health remains committed to fostering healthier communities through compassionate and accessible care.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Licensed Practical Nurse based in Jasper, Alabama. The Licensed Practical Nurse will be responsible for providing relevant nursing care in an ambulatory care setting. Nursing care is provided under the guidance and supervision of the Clinical Director. Responsibilities include collection of data, administration of medications and treatments, and documentation of care provided. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• Current and unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the applicable state.
• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)

Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical nursing experience preferred; experience in a healthcare clinic, primary care, community health, or ambulatory setting preferred.
• Knowledge of nursing principles, patient care standards, infection control practices, and medication administration procedures.
• Ability to accurately document patient information within an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills with the ability to interact professionally with patients, providers, and staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and organizational policies.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work in a fast-paced environment, and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Must successfully pass all required background checks, credential verification, and pre-employment screening requirements.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Achieve Results

• Improve patient outcomes and deliver 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, and patient satisfaction.
• Ensures timely and accurate collection of patient data and makes observations on assigned patients to provide supportive data in the patient assessment.
• Promotes attainment of specified goals through health education to patients/families, and healthcare personnel as delegated by the registered nurse.
• Provides service in a manner that is appropriate for the patient’s age; demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to meet the patient’s physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs.
• Ensure all patient charts and related documentation are maintained current and relevant at all times.

Operational Excellence

• Ensure all care and nursing practices are conducted consistent within current, relevant standards, as well as state and local laws and regulations, JCAHO and/or PCMH accreditation and related professional standards.

2. Ensure and uphold the confidentially requirements of all patient data and manage all daily task and activities consistent with HIPAA, state and federal laws and regulations, as well as the clinic’s policies and regulations regarding confidentiality and security.

• Demonstrate competency in practice and knowledge of current standards of practice. Maintains credentials and performs current nursing practice expectations within established guidelines.
• Provides care in a manner that respects the patient’s rights and choices in a multi-cultural setting.

Relationships

• Develops and maintains favorable internal relationships, partnerships with co-workers, including clinic managers, nursing staff, physicians and business office staff.
• Develops and maintains favorable external relationships with vendors and contractors.

Stewardship and Professionalism

• Ensure all actions, job performance, personal conduct and communications represent the organization in a highly professional manner at all times.
• Uphold and ensure compliance and attention to all corporate policies and procedures as well as the overall mission and values of the organization.

PRIMARY TASKS & DUTIES:

• Provide direct care to patients as assigned and qualified to perform.
• Assess, review, and develop nursing plans to ensure maximum patient outcomes.
• Provide counsel, support, advice, and support to patients and their families.
• Complete all patient charting and ensure all patient records are current and complete.
• Attend meetings, patient conferences, planning sessions, related to quality assurance, patient care, and other related topics within the clinic.
• Attend seminars and maintain all licensure requirements for continuing education and best practices.
• Participates in quality strategies to evaluate compliance with standards and to identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes.
• Mentors and assists students performing clinical rotations.
• Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrate a high level of skill at building relationships and customer service.
• Demonstrate interpersonal savvy and influence skills in managing difficult clients and patients.
• Demonstrate high degree of knowledge and competency in the practice of medicine and associated charting requirements.
• Requisite skills and ability to perform certain medical tasks as assigned
• Demonstrate a high level of problem-solving skill to better serve patients and staff.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to utilize computers for data entry and information retrieval.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to implement, evaluate operational and administrative processes.
• Adherence to risk management and quality programs.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance