Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Position Summary

Provides primary care patients in direct collaboration with the provider (NP and/or MD). Must be flexible to the needs of Hamilton Center including working in other areas of the organization. Functions as a part of the interdisciplinary treatment team under the direction of the Nurse Practitioner(s) or Medical Doctor.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs duties under the direction of a nurse practitioner or medical doctor.
• Administers medications / vaccinations / inoculations following established procedures and Standards of Care.
• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team by carrying out treatment interventions within the limits of training and licensure, and by communicating observations regarding patients to other members of the treatment team.
• Documents all care provided and patient response in the patient's medical record per established procedures and Standards of Care.
• Conducts patient/family education related to medications, and general physical and mental health needs.
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities as assigned.
• Maintains professional behavior consistent with the principles of customer relations, teamwork, and federal guidelines and expectations.
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with established HIPAA policy and procedure.
• Participates in staff meetings and continuing education activities to continually update current knowledge regarding nursing in general.
• Flexibility in work schedule as determined by organizational needs.
• Maintains basic knowledge of computer software utilized for patient recordkeeping.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

• Knowledge and skills regarding basic nursing care and general knowledge regarding preparation and administration of vaccinations / inoculations.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills
  
  
  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Licensed by the State of Indiana as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Maintain current American Red Cross CPR/AED certifications.
• Maintain current Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification.
• Valid Driver’s License in accordance with HCI motor vehicle policy.
• Completes all required continuing education requirements in a timely manner.
  
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Exposure to patients at various levels of mental / emotional stability is possible.
• Physical strength necessary to perform the essential functions.
• Sitting, standing, reaching, bending, walking, stooping as necessary to provide individualized patient care.
  
  
  

Work Environment

Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, and sit. Work is performed in an office environment. Some bending and stretching required. Use of telephone is required. Manual dexterity required for use computer keyboard. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 25 pounds. Occasionally pushes patients in wheelchairs.

Conditions of Employment

• Completion of tuberculin screening no later than three days prior to first day of employment and annually thereafter
• Completion of MMR, Varicella, influenza and coronavirus vaccine.
• Completion of pre-employment drug screening and completion of post-employment drug or alcohol tests upon reasonable suspicion of use.
• Completion of Center-wide orientation and ALL required paperwork prior to reporting for work.
• Demonstrated computer literacy through successful completion of pre-employment testing may be required.
• Completion of HCI Quality training, Trauma-Informed Care, and Relias Learning.
• Attendance at all mandatory staff development and training
• Successful completion of a six-month on-the-job orientation period.
• Participation in payroll electronic deposit.
• Adherence to Compliance Program Plan.
• Satisfactory reference and background investigation checks.
• OBHP qualified staff will be expected to bill MRO services, document those services in the electronic medical record and to participate in required clinical supervision.
• OBHP qualified staff will be required to complete OBHP modules within 90-days of hire
  
  
  

Job descriptions are not intended, and should not be construed, to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job. They are meant to be accurate reflections of the principal job elements essential for making fair pay decisions about jobs.