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Summary:Under the general supervision of the Clinical Director/ Clinic RN/BSN Nurse Manager, applies nursing skills in the care and treatment of patients while also conducting outreach to and advocacy for the homeless population. The RN/LPN willbe responsible forprovidingqualitycareofpatients in a safe, effective, efficient manner and to act as aliaisonbetween clients and their families and health, mental health, and social service providers. Also, coordination of medications ordered throughDrugAssistance Program. In addition, the RN/LPNassiststhe Foothills Active Day Center Director with management responsibilities, includingmonitoringthe health needs of participants as needed.

EssentialDuties:

1. Assistsintriagingwalk-in and call-in patients.

1. Coordinates patient flow through clinic.

1. Provides direct patient care and patient education services in the clinic.

1. Interviews patients; documents medical history; examinespatientsand makes assessments and/or physical diagnosis of condition of such patient,counselspatientwith regard totreatment and prevention.

1. Interprets andreportsobservations, in keeping with sound LPN practices.

1. Assess patient health status and notifyprovidersof patients who require urgent attention.

1. Administers medications and treatments via established protocols as authorized by licensed physicians or nursepractitioners.

1. Answers the telephone and provide information about the clinic, routes clinical questions and emergency calls to the medicalprovider.Documents and closestelephonecalls in the EHRin a timely mannerperwritten procedure.

1. Documentstimelyandaccurateclinical dataintoNextGen.

1. Educates clients on good healthhabits, care gap information,and available services toassistwith health needs.

1. Stocks andcleans thelab, examroomsand medicine room.

1. Assures the security of allmedications.

1. Maintains an inventory of stock formulary of medications andreordersasneeded.

1. Administers medications as ordered by the provider after confirming the patient,dosage,and route of administrationvia established protocols.

1. Communicates with pharmacies as needed,inquiriesabout medication lists, calls in prescriptions as directed by the provider.

1. Assiststhe providers in clinical procedures and exams asrequested.

1. Performs common office procedures such asdressing changes, EKGs,ear irrigation,andsuture removal.

1. Assistsother clinic staff as time allows.

1. Documents, tracks, orders, andmonitorsall medications ordered through the Drug Assistance Program (DAP) by authorized providers. Maintains all DAPpatient'sapplications.

1. Participates in the Quality Improvementprogram of Healthcare for theHomeless.

1. Performs and completes PCMH duties as assigned.Duties include but are not limitedto:attending patient huddle, medication reconciliation,timelyclinical advice, involved in QI activities, access needs, andcarecoordination tracking and follow up.

1. Participates in monthly staff meetings and periodictrainings.

1. Participates inElectronic Health Recordtrainingand other necessary clinic softwaretrainingsasnecessary.

1. Participates in program outreach.

1. Assist HCH staff in case management and recruitment activities forprogram.

1. Protects the confidentiality of patients and their medicalrecords.

1. Provides information to clientsregardingcommunity resources andservices.

1. Maintains the cleanliness and safety of the clinic,maintainsappropriatedocumentation,and notifies theClinicalDirector of any problems.

1. Performs CLIA waived tests and venipuncture following specifications in the HCH Policy and Procedure Manual.

1. Utilizes established standard procedures for positivelyidentifyingthepatient.

1. Performs lab quality control procedures andmaintainsthe lab quality controllog.

1. Assistinmaintaininginventory of lab and clinic supplies andrequestreorders as neededto directsupervisor.

1. Assistswith arrangingreferralsof patients to other agencies and healthcare organizations for services as requested by provider and documents referrals in the patient chart.

1. Assistmaintaininga log of referrals for diagnostic tests (such as x-rays and ultrasounds) and specialist consults; uses the log todetermineif reports or consult notes have been received and if not, obtains these for the provider, as needed.

1. Assists completing prior authorizations of medications and diagnostic procedures.

1. Follows universal precautions in obtaining and handling samples of blood and bodilyfluids and consistently uses personal protective equipment.Maintains a safe,clean,andorderlyclinic.

1. Maintainsaccurateand complete recordsin accordance withHCH policyand procedures.

1. Exercises judgment and sensitivity when investigating the background of clients anddeterminingtheir needs.

1. Participates as a team player and has a dedicated interest in achieving HCHgoals.

1. Follows HCH policies andprocedures.

1. Collaborateswell with peers and patients, promoting a positive attitude in the clinic.

1. Assist the Foothills Active Day Center as needed by supporting clinical operations,monitoringparticipant health needs, and collaborating with the Center Director and staff to ensure quality care and program continuity.

1. Performs all otherduties,asassigned by the supervisor.

Education, Experience & Training:
RNor LPNlicensurerequired; CPR Certification required.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Position requires occasional or frequent moderate physical activity.While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required totalk or hear. The employeeis occasionally required tostand; walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and use hands tomanipulate,handleor feel; andreach withhands and arms.The employee is frequently required to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and push/pull/exert force up to 150 pounds.Consideration for accommodating lifting restrictions may be provided on acase-by-casebasis.

Other Requirements:

Must have a valid driver's license and the flexibility and willingness to change schedules and duties as needed according to staff availability.Must be willing totravelthe service area as needed. Travel is primarily local or within the service area during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.TBtestisrequired.Agency policyregardingdrug and alcohol testing and criminal background checks applies to this position.Mustmaintaina high levelof professionalism,demonstratedby a positive attitude, ability to function as a team member, and a commitment to the overall mission of the agency.