Licensed Practical Nurse

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Licensed Practical Nurse

Medical Full Time Professional Wood River Health, Hope Valley, RI, US

Salary Range: $30.00 To $34.00 Hourly

Wood River Health is seeking a full time LPN to join our medical team!

We are proud to offer an outstanding benefits package, including generous paid time off, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions, tuition assistance, and resources that promote work/life balance and employee well-being.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care and clinical support under the direction of a healthcare provider, practicing within the Rhode Island LPN scope of practice. Responsibilities include assisting with patient treatments, procedures, medication administration, patient education, and care coordination. The LPN supports quality patient outcomes through effective communication, accurate documentation, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team. Participates in professional development by attending programs, workshops, in-services both internal and external, as well as department meetings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES; include but are not limited to:

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in accordance with the Rhode Island LPN scope of practice and under the direction of a licensed provider or Registered Nurse.
• Prioritize and complete clinical tasks, patient requests, and documentation in a timely and organized manner.
• Room patients and obtain vital signs, medical histories, medication reconciliation, and other clinical information.
• Assist providers with examinations, treatments, procedures, and diagnostic testing.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as ordered and within the LPN scope of practice, support both adult and pediatric patients.
• Perform point-of-care testing, EKGs, specimen collection, and other clinical procedures as assigned.
• Observe, document, and report patient conditions, symptoms, and changes in status to the appropriate provider.
• Coordinate patient care activities, including referrals, follow-up appointments, prior authorizations, and care transitions.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Support population health, quality improvement initiatives, and preventive care programs.
• Assist medical team with completing tasks in the task box.
• Assist with telephone calls and triage
• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and assist with emergency procedures as needed.
• Maintain infection control, safety, and quality standards in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate effectively with providers, nurses, medical assistants, administrative staff, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Participate in staff meetings, training programs, continuing education, and other professional development activities.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in all matters
• Operate within the scope of the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act to safeguard the privacy of protected patient health information
• Enliven and support the mission, vision, and values of Wood River Health
• Adhere to organizational policies and procedures and Wood River Health Compliance Program Standards
• Performing other duties as assigned to meet business needs

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate of accredited practical nursing program
• One to two years related experience, preferred
• Electronic Medical Record experience, preferred
• Experience working in a community health center, preferred
• Ability to effectively use MS Office Suite, Internet, and email
• Cultural sensitivity necessary to work with a diverse patient and staff population

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION:

• Full, unrestricted, Licensed Practical Nurse license in the State of Rhode Island
• CPR Certification, required

WORK ARRANGEMENT:

This position is fully onsite. The employee must be able and willing to work at both the Hope Valley and Westerly locations as business needs require. Work assignments may be scheduled at either site on a temporary, regular, or rotating basis.

Wood River Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal law.