Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Shawnee Christian HealthcareLouisville, KY

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Position Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients under direction of Nurse Practitioners and MDs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Escorts patient to exam room and assists in determining medical problems
• Greets patients in a courteous and friendly manner
• Takes vital signs and assists in patient flow through the clinic - Vital signs: blood pressure, temperature, height, weight, and BMI
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards
• Assists in performing Comprehensive Health Assessment: documents immunizations, family/social/cultural characteristics, communication needs, patient/family/medical/mental health/surgical history, advanced care planning, behaviors affecting health, depression screening
• Assists the providers with patient education and helping ensure quality of care for patients (i.e. assuring patients are receiving their preventative screenings timely).
• Assist in identifying and addressing patient care gaps related to preventive care, chronic disease management, screenings, immunizations, and follow-up appointments.
• Conduct patient outreach for overdue services, abnormal results, referrals, and care coordination needs.
• Support patients in navigating healthcare services, appointments, referrals, medications, and community resources.
• Collaborate with providers, referral coordinators, behavioral health staff, clinical pharmacists, and community health workers to improve continuity of care.
• Assist with transitions of care and follow-up for high-risk or medically complex patients.
• Utilize EHR reports, registries, and population health tools to support quality metrics and value-based care initiatives.
• Responds to and refers incoming calls to the provider as deemed appropriate
• Administers medications/give injections at direction of provider.
• Participates in Plan-Do-Study-Act cycles to improve performance on targeted metrics 
• Prepares exam rooms and instruments for examination and testing
• Labels and maintains proper storage for specimens and tests. Delivers tests and obtains results
• Ensures that lab reports, x-rays, and other information are in patient charts
• Assists providers with minor diagnostic procedures and treatments as directed
• Issues outpatient materials. Assists in application and patient instruction
• Attends required meetings, in-services, and daily huddles
• Maintains patient confidentiality
• Track and order supplies for the medical clinic
• Oversee the workflow of patient care gaps
• Strong alignment with SCHC Mission and demonstrates behaviors aligned with SCHC Core Values

Job Qualifications and Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing
• Current State of Kentucky Licensed Practical Nurse license
• CPR/BLS certification required
• Minimum two-year of professional nursing experience, preferably in a medical clinic setting
• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures
• Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments and medications as directed
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook
• Ability to maintain quality control standards
• Ability to react calmly in emergency situations
• Ability to read, understand and respond to detailed oral and written instructions and communicate clearly
• Self-motivated with strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Working Environment and Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in clinical area and involves contact with patients in office/ via phone
• Work may be stressful at times. Interaction with others is constant and interruptive. Contact involves dealing with sick persons.
• Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 30 pounds. 
• Requires normal visual acuity and hearing
• Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours
• Local travel may be required to attend meetings or visit other SCHC clinics

Certification Requirements (All)

CPR/BLS Certificate
Current State of Kentucky Licensed Practical Nurse license

Additional Information/Benefits

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan, Educational Assistance
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