LPN/LVN - Outpatient Clinic

Clinical Associate (LPN)EGA Associates is seeking a qualified Licensed Practical Nurse to serve as a Clinical Associate at a Primary Care Community Based Outpatient Clinic serving Veterans primarily residing in and around Pottsville and Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The Clinical Associate supports patient-centered care, care coordination, and efficient clinic workflow as a member of the Patient Aligned Care Team.Essential Functions:Provide evaluation and care to assigned and unassigned patients consistent with LPN licensure, certification, and the approved functional statement.Collaborate with PACT staff to develop comprehensive health-care and care-management plans for assigned patient panels.Manage clinic workflow and ensure patients are placed in examination rooms in a timely manner.Provide direction to patients as they move through the clinic environment.Perform basic patient-care services and specialized clinical support skills within scope of practice.Apply knowledge of medical terminology, aseptic technique, infection control, confidentiality, policies, and procedures.Assist healthcare providers with patient-care services and duties supporting efficient delivery of patient-centered care.Support laboratory and point-of-care activities, including finger-stick or venous PT/INR collection, when trained, competent, and assigned.Complete training to serve as back-up for telehealth services, including Store-and-Forward and Clinical Video Telehealth.Participate in team huddles, patient education, documentation, care coordination, training, and performance-improvement activities.Perform additional duties as assigned.Qualifications:Current, full, active, and unrestricted LPN license in state where clinic is located or an acceptable multistate compact license.Current Basic Life Support certification or ability to obtain certification before beginning patient care.Ability to complete all required VA and EGA credentialing, background screening, training, and onboarding requirements.Knowledge of basic patient care, medical terminology, aseptic technique, infection control, confidentiality, and clinical documentation.Ability to provide care consistent with licensure, approved scope of practice, and applicable policies and procedures.Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary, team-based outpatient environment.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Ability to use electronic health records, telehealth platforms, and standard computer applications.Preferred: Previous primary care, ambulatory care, laboratory collection, or chronic disease support experience.Preferred: Previous experience providing care to Veterans or working in a VA or contracted Community Based Outpatient Clinic.Preferred: Experience with telehealth, Store-and-Forward imaging, Clinical Video Telehealth, or point-of-care testing.Supervisory Responsibility:This position does not have direct supervisory responsibility. The Clinical Associate works under the clinical direction and delegation of appropriately licensed members of the Patient Aligned Care Team.Travel:Travel is expected to be negligible unless required for orientation, training, meetings, or other contract-related activities.Accountability:Perform all work in accordance with EGA policies, professional standards, contract requirements, and the spirit of EGA's mission. Adhere to EGA's Code of Conduct. Maintain all required licenses, certifications, credentials, competencies, and training. Protect patient privacy and comply with applicable confidentiality and information-security requirements. Complete required training, documentation, quality reviews, and administrative responsibilities within established timeframes. Immediately report patient safety events, compliance concerns, clinical risks, and other matters requiring escalation.Expected Hours of Work:Your work schedule may vary depending on the contract with the Client. Your start time should be discussed and approved by your facility supervisor if you wish to deviate from normal operating hours. Employees may be required to work additional hours to successfully complete work obligations. Employees must obtain prior approval from their facility supervisor before working overtime.Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed primarily in a clinical environment, which may involve exposure to moderate noise levels. Work involves operation of personal computers and clinical equipment, as well as working directly with patients daily.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. Work includes physical demands associated with a traditional clinical setting such as talking, listening, reading, writing, typing, walking, standing, sitting, manual dexterity, visual acuity, reaching, climbing, grabbing, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 20 pounds, bending, kneeling, and other physical functions as necessary.EEO/AAP/ADA/OFCCP/VEVRAA Additional Details:Pay Rate: $22.56 - $26.00 per hour (commensurate with experience and job type) Job Type: Full-Time Benefits Eligibility: Eligible (dependent on job type) Work Location: Pottsville, PA – Schuylkill County