Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full Time - Ob/Gyn Clinic

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE FULL OR PART TIME

At Neighborhood Health, we’re passionate about our mission to provide a kind and caring premiere workforce. Our team-based approach to comprehensive patient care creates a challenging and rewarding work environment where you have a direct role in helping members of our community receive quality medical services they can afford. As a member of our growing team, you will feel at home in a fun and diverse community of healthcare professionals. Our goal is simple: improving access to healthcare in our community and surrounding areas. Together, we are all committed to building healthier communities by delivering comprehensive, quality health care with compassion and respect. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) , you will greet and prepare patient for examination. Assist the Provider and/or primary nurse during patient examination, testing, treatment, and patient education. Maintain patient confidentiality and ensures compliance with HIPAA policies and procedures. Works in conjunction with other nursing staff to promote a “team effort”. Maintains and reviews patient electronic medical record. Charts pertinent health information, including significant changes. Ensures provider notes and signatures are documented for all orders, consultations, and exams. When in a primary nurse role exhibits strong leadership and directs assigned staff in the coordination of patient services. When in a support nurse role, completes tasks assigned by the primary nurse. Performs pregnancy tests, urine tests, hemoglobin, lead levels, glucose tests, EKG, HgbAlc, non-stress tests, hearing tests, influenza, strep, RSV testing and vision screens. Administers prescribed medications and treatments per provider orders in accordance with nursing standards and Clinic protocols. Provides ongoing teaching/counseling, including but not limited to: health status, immunizations, preventative health and health dangers, screenings, laboratory tests, personal hygiene, diet, birth control, physical exams, available community resources, prenatal, and post-partum care. Consults with other Clinic disciplines to assure that patient’s health, nutritional, and environmental/social needs are addressed. Refers, as appropriate, to other health care providers, Clinic disciplines, and community resources. Performs duties of phone nurse in accordance with phone triage protocol. Screens phone calls, consults with provider/staff as appropriate, and documents in patient’s chart any action taken. MHS/MD Wise) to assure reimbursement for services rendered. Develops and maintains ongoing knowledge of nursing policies and procedures and standing orders and implements as appropriate. Checks email on a regular basis to remain current on any changes that may impact the nursing function. Consults with Director of Nursing regarding unresolved patient problems. Ensures exam rooms are clean and well-stocked with necessary supplies and materials. Collects and prepares the biohazard material for removal. Performs daily controls on equipment and maintains records/logs in accordance with regulations and protocol. Participates in the orientation of new nursing staff. Serves on committees as requested. Performs related work as required and other duties (similar physical requirements and OSHA risk level) as assigned.

Clinical-demonstrates a working knowledge and skill in the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation); maintains knowledge of, and acts in accordance with, current NH policies and procedures.
realizes the importance of, and practices, good customer service; and able to communicate effectively and build collaborative, supportive relationships with people of varying cultures, socio-economic backgrounds, languages, and educational levels.

Written communication—edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and is able to read and interpret written information.
Planning/organizing —prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently.
Quality control—understands the importance of compliance standards and pays close attention to accuracy and detail when performing duties; demonstrates a working knowledge of how grant impact the day-to-day operations of NH’s medical/nursing Department.
Dependability—consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
Safety and security—actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.
Information Technology/Medical Equipment – proficient in the use of computer and other medical equipment/instruments to administer patient care and accurately retrieve/record patient data.

Education / Training
Graduate of an accredited Practical Nurse Program
Prefer two years of professional nursing experience in family practice, pediatrics, and/or ob-gyn. Prefer experience with electronic medical records.
Indiana State Licensed Practical Nurse license. Normal medical office environment. Work may involve irregular hours, including evenings or weekends. Involves frequent contact with other staff, physicians’ offices, patients, and the public. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment. Neighborhood Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Neighborhood Health does not exclude people or treat them differently for any aspect of the organization because of race, color, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), or sex (including sexual orientation).
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