LVN/LPN

SUMMARY

The School Based Health Program -LVN must be committed to Foremost Family Health Center’s Mission, Vision and Values of caring for and providing high quality comprehensive services to the community while driving a culture of engagement and collaboration. The LVN I is an integral member of the Patient-Centered Medical Home team. The LVN assists the health care team in a professional manner in the community health center setting. Responsibilities include administering quality nursing care, leading infection control program, clinical services training—to include CPR, immunizations, and health education to patients of all ages in accordance with established nursing standards; assisting in the lab and pharmacy as appropriate; working with all health center personnel to ensure an efficient and safe environment of care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Asthma Breathing Machine (Nebulizer)

· Management of Patient Requests & Complaints

· Blood Sample Collection (Phlebotomy) (must know how to do -heal stick, fingerstick, venipuncture)

· Medical Charting

· Blood Sample Collection (Phlebotomy) (must know how to do – venipuncture butterfly, syringe, vacutainer, fingerstick)

· Patient Appointment Scheduling and Appointment Reminders

· Body Fluid Sample Collection (must know how to do urine, hemoccult, pap slide)

· Patient Education

· Chart Organization, Retrieval, Filing

· Pediatric plotting

· Crash Cart

· Phone Calls, Customer Service

· Ear Irrigation (must know how to perform all types-bulb, syringe, waterpik, machine)

· Preparation of patient for medical exam; including providing the patient with appropriate gown and sheets to allow examination.

· EKG (ECG)

· Referrals

· Hearing Screen

· Vision Screen

· Injections

· Vital Signs (height, weight, blood pressure, pain levels)

· Inventory of Medications

· Data Entry & Reporting

· Patient Assessments; completion of medication lists, problem lists; known allergies; Monitor patients and report adverse reactions to medications or treatments.

· Patient / Family History

· Coordinating referrals for in-house services and off-site specialty, diagnostic, emergency, and hospital care.

· Patient follow-up

· Assist providers with patient procedures.

· OSHA, Infection Control and Environment of Care procedures

· Stocking and cleaning of patient rooms.

· Outreach

· Sample medication management.

· Patient Emergency Response

· Removing sutures; Changing wound dressings.

· EHR Superuser

· Assist provider with preparation of any instruments / supplies for patient exams.

· Follow provider patient-specific orders.

· Assist Medical Director and/or Clinical Services Coordinator in temporary direct supervision of other Medical Assistants when needed.

· Assist in training and development of Medical Assistants when assigned.

· Following specific training, LVN may administer medications (oral, sublingual, topical vaginal, rectal, inhalation) or provides a single dose to a patient for self-administration. In every instance, prior to administration, a licensed provider or Nursing Supervisor or RN shall verify the correct medication and dosage.

· Assist provider in applying and removing bandages and dressings; Applies orthopedic appliances; Removes casts and splints; Obtains foot impressions; Cut nails of otherwise healthy patients; Selects and adjust crutches; Instructs patient in proper use of crutches. (All can be performed after being properly trained and training is documented).

· Assist Compliance Leader in quality assurance requirements.

· Immunizations (child and adult)

· Attends meetings, workshops, and other training to maintain and enhance personal & professional knowledge and skills, with approval from the Medical Director or appropriate member of Management.

· Participate in a team-based model of care that promotes coordination of care for our patients. Care is patient-centered and follows evidence-based guidelines.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Licensed as Vocational Nurse,
• Certification in Phlebotomy Preferred but not required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent, High school level math, computer usage, medical terminology
• CPR Certificate, ACLS or BLS Certificate

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write correspondence and routine reports.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in person and via telephone with employees, patients, and family members from various educational and socio-economic backgrounds, the public, and the Board of Directors.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person