Licensed Practical Nurse

HPC employs a team-based approach to care delivery for all patients. Clinical staff work with their team to effectively use huddles at the start of each clinic day, utilize standing orders when applicable, use evidence-based approaches to patient-care such as teaching self-management to patients, emphasize seamless care coordination for all patients, strive to understand the vulnerable populations served, and adjust services to fit patient needs. Upon hire, all staff receives orientation regarding benefits of the HPC team-based approach to population health.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide nursing services to all HPC patients including medications and injections as directed by providers, immunizations, referrals to other providers and community health resources, and health instruction to patients following examinations and at scheduled nurse visits.

• Monitor patient flow and, in the case of patient overflow, assist clinical support staff in preparation of examination rooms, preparation of patients for exam, and taking vital signs of patients. Perform other routine procedures (i.e. weighing and measuring), as necessary.

• Assist to ensure adequate supply of routine medical supplies, reorder supplies through established purchasing procedures.

• Maintain care referral process.

• Triage medical calls and drop-in patients.

• Perform diabetic retinopathy eye screenings.

• Perform all duties and services in full compliance with HPC policies and procedures.

• Perform other related duties as may be assigned by the Clinic Director or RN.

• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential requirements of this job.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Staff membership and privileges granted per HPC policy (i.e. verification of credentials and privileges granted by way of executing this Position Description).

• Possession of a valid Kansas LPN certification.

• Ability to relate well with patients and other health care personnel.

• Social and cultural sensitivity appropriate to ethnically and economically diverse patient-and employee-base.

• Willingness to educate patients and the community in health maintenance and the role of the health care team.

• Ability to work under pressure.

• Commitment to expanding access to care for the underserved.

• Good communication and leadership skills.

• Good management skills and ability to motivate their teams.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED is required.

• Graduation from a certified LPN program.

• Experience within a community health center or similar environment preferred.

• Currently licensed as an LPN in the state of Kansas without any restrictions - required.

• At least one year of nursing experience required.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Prolonged sitting or standing may be required.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds; occasionally up to 60 pounds.
• Those physical movements and the degree of mobility, manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination normally associated with office work will be performed on a repetitive basis.
• The ability to distinguish letters and symbols as well as the ability to utilize telephones, computer terminals and copiers is required.
• Work under stressful conditions as well as irregular hours may be required.
• Frequent exposure to communicable disease, body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, radiation, and other conditions common to a clinical environment may routinely be encountered.

Under the direct supervision of the Clinic Director or RN, perform overall LPN care; including triage for walk-in and telephoning patients, immunization administration and oversight, chronic condition education, and basic staff supervision as directed.