Licensed Practical Nurse - Transportation Services

Licensed Practical Nurse Transportation Services

Job Type: Full-time position following the assigned school districts school year and paid all year round. The school year includes all working days for teachers, including remote work days, and is subject to potential modifications throughout the school year. Schedule: Monday - Friday Hours: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Work Location: Spartan Community Health Center

About Us Health Partners of Western Ohio is an independent, non-profit and community-directed organization. We serve low-income areas and places without access to care. We're led by a volunteer Board of Directors. Most of our board members are also patients. Our Mission is to eliminate gaps in health outcomes for all members of our community by providing access to quality, affordable, preventive and primary health care.

Join our Team! Are you a caring and motivated LPN looking to make a real difference in patient lives? At Health Partners of Western Ohio, we're committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care and we're looking for someone like you to join our team. Help bring healthcare to students who need it the most. This unique position combines direct patient care with care coordination to improve access to School-Based Health Center services. Working alongside providers, schools, families and the School Health Coordinator, you will support clinical care, facilitate communication, and assist with transportation workflows that help students receive timely, high-quality healthcare. If you are passionate about pediatric care, collaboration, and improving student health outcomes, we encourage you to apply.

Supportive team environment Opportunities for professional growth Make a lasting impact every day

Compensation and Benefits Offered:

• Starting pay $28.00 an hour - goes up based on experience
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrued per pay
• Paid Holidays 7 paid holidays
• 403b Retirement with up to 8% match (starts at 3% and increases with time of service at HPWO)
• Annual Reviews and Increases
• Mileage Reimbursement Work related travel
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Bonus Earn more by expanding our team
• Training Opportunities

Qualifications:

• Graduate of a school of nursing accredited by National League of Nursing.
• Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Ohio.
• CPR BLS (basic life support) required.
• One to three years full-time experience in nursing practice is preferred.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Computer experience desirable.
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse group of people.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours as required by position.

Essential Functions and Basic Duties:

• Documents all nursing care provided according to policy.
• Collect patient data through physical examination techniques, interview, and observation.
• Formulates a care plan for clients under the direction of providers.
• Obtains referrals from other physicians and specialists.
• Administers medications as prescribed by the provider.
• Follows approved protocols/standing orders for client care.
• Follow universal precautions.
• Performs treatments, procedures as prescribed by the provider.
• Performs technical skills.
• Responds to client/family/caregiver needs.
• Responds to crisis situations according to policy.
• Utilizes client education for emotional and physical health maintenance.
• Utilizes supplies in a cost-effective manner.
• Performs clinic and outreach related tasks.
• Utilizes on-going data collection skills.
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills.
• Establishes and maintains professional working relationships with other members of the health care team.
• Participates in planning and problem solving.
• Participate in continuing education and professional growth.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Maintains knowledge of, and complies with, personnel, nursing, medical, and clerical policies and procedures.
• Assists with seasonal programs as needed.
• Assists other team members.
• Performs nursing visits.
• Completes patient health screenings including hearing, vision, and all CLIA waived testing.
• Maintains stocks of medicines and medical supplies as necessary.
• Educates and advises patients on specified medical issues within established parameters.
• Performs patient education and discharge instructions.
• Completes referrals and schedules tests for patients.
• Adheres to the standards and policies of the Organizational Privacy/Security and Compliance Programs, including the duty to comply with applicable laws and regulations (HIPAA, OSHA, OIG, guidelines, and other State and Federal laws). This also includes reporting to the Board of Directors, Compliance Officer, Privacy Officer, supervisor or suggestion box, any suspected unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful acts or practices.
• Travel is required to meet operational needs.
• Obtain and document consent for treatment and transportation.
• Review student schedules and assist with logistical coordination as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Environment: Work is primarily sedentary, demanding sitting, walking, lifting, and bending. Those physical movements and the degree of mobility, manual dexterity, and hand-eye coordination commonly associated with duties in an office setting will be performed repetitively. This also includes bending, twisting, reaching, lifting, pulling, pushing, and walking. The ability to distinguish letters and symbols and utilize telephones, computer terminals, fax machines, and copiers is required. The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Working under stressful conditions, as well as irregular hours, may be required.