Behavioral Health LPN-Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Purpose: Functions as a member of the nursing team. Responsible and accountable for providing direct and indirect patient care. Performs established outpatient nursing care services and procedures reflective of TCC mission and values.Job Duties:Prepares patients for examination:Greets patients Reviews symptoms, treatment, and past health/medical historyTakes B/P, weight, height, temperature, and other measurements such as peak flow and/or vitals as appropriate to complete health assessment in clinical areaPerforms vision, hearing screenings, EKG's and spirometry if appropriateAssists with provision of care that includes treatment, teaching and counselingAssists with patient scheduling and encounter formsAnswers and triages telephone calls and callbacks as instructed by registered nurse, physician assistant, nurse practitioner and/or physicianCleans and stocks examination rooms and maintains room cleaning scheduleResponsible for set-up, assisting and post-cleaning for special proceduresMaintains clinical records and logs for clinical areaResponsible for maintaining, inventory of medical, office, supplies for clinical areaFiles charts, lab reports, patient forms and information in the medical recordsRequests medical records from other health care provider.Assists with chart flow/medical records in TCC and for other providersAssists with the planning and implementation of programs for patients and families to increase awareness of relevant medical conditions, decrease risk-behaviors, and increase responsibility for self-careAttends and participates in in-service education for staff, quality assurance program, and risk management programsRelieves and substitutes for other staff as neededAssists with recognizing the needs and concerns of people within their cultural framework, and maintains constructive relationships in dealing with themUnderstands the TCC's relationship with the community and maintains positive image and relationshipsIdentifies unsafe patient environment and intervenes responsibly.Maintains open communication with the Medical Assistants, Dietitian, Social Worker, Registered Nurses, Medical Director, Nurse Practitioners, and other staff, reporting patient progress, abnormal diagnostic/assessment data, and notable health changesAssists with coordinating care of patient, referring to appropriate community resources and TCC ancillary services when neededInterprets TCC services and policies to patients and familiesAssists patients and families in functioning at their optimum levelDeals with public and staff, both in person and over the telephone, in tactful and professional manner.Performs other duties as assignedEducation/Skills/Qualifications:Graduate of an accredited program for practical nursing.Current LPN license or must have taken state boards within 2 months after graduation. If has failed exam, must take the next exam on the first available date.Current CPR certificationOne year ambulatory or public health experience is preferredStrong assessment skills required.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.Leadership and organizational skills essential.Satisfactory completion of medication course.Bilingual especially in Spanish is preferred.Computer literate preferred.Knowledge of medical office practices, procedures and equipment.Knowledge of problem-oriented record keepingCorrect English usage, spelling and grammar.Skilled nursing care and follow-up with thorough documentationKnowledge of community resourcesAbility to work independently in the absence of supervisionSelf-motivated and flexible to daily patient schedule and/or clinic needsThe Chautauqua Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, disability or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era, pregnancy, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship or membership in any other legally protected class.