Licensed Practical Nurse

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

(LPN)

At HealthCore Clinic, we pride ourselves on being a premier medical employer and learning institution for individuals willing to serve the underinsured.  Our “You-Centered” approach to healthcare for our clients only works because we employ, train and retain the best of the best.

At Healthcore Clinic, we believe healthcare is a human right whose access should not be bound by finances.  If you believe in our philosophy and are fun loving, open minded, caring and flexible with your schedule, then you have come to the right place.  We are people serving people, serving people.  We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our family at Healthcore Clinic.

Job Purpose: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Registered Nurse (RN)-Lead Nurse  is responsible for performing routine and non-routine clinical duties to assist Providers and other healthcare practitioners with patient care to ensure quality and efficiency. This position performs all clinical duties in accordance to state law and under the direction of a Physician. The LPN/RN-Lead is also responsible for assisting the Clinical Nurse and Lab Manager with management of the Nurse and Lab staff.

Patient-Centered Medical Home Essential Functions:

1.       Patient Population Management:

a.       Takes patient phone calls, answers patient questions and requests, provides information to patients, and returns patient messages.

b.       Reviews prior authorization requests for medication to ensure all necessary information is provided; processes prior authorizations and accurately enters into database.

c.       Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by monitoring confidential information processing.

2.       Care Coordination:

a.       Collects patients from lobby waiting area and escorts them to correct examination room and prepares them to be seen by a Provider.

b.       Prepares and administers treatment such as vaccines and immunizations as ordered by HCC Providers.

c.       Supervises all vaccines and immunizations given by a Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant.

d.       Oversees and reviews patient medication refill requests.

e.       Documents all patient encounters, phone calls and treatments in the patient’s Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

f.        Distributes Tap Tams books to pediatric patients as needed; records the number of Tap Tams books distributed to patients monthly.

3.       Self-Management Support:

a.       Provides self-management support to patients by providing self-management tools and encouraging patients to self-manage and promote healthy behavior changes.

b.       Complies with all applicable federal, state, local and clinic rules, regulations, protocols and procedures.

4.       Communication Skills:

a.       Calls patients on lab results and answers any questions.

b.       Assists with overseeing the Certified Nurse Aides, Medical Assistants, Phlebotomists, Medical Intake staff and Lab staff by providing guidance and resolving issues, administering performance management, evaluations, discipline, support, and coordination of schedules for staff and approving timecards.

c.       Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies.

d.       Attends and participates as a team member on at least one HCC quality team initiative team such as quality improvement, safety, and/or employee recognition teams.

e.       Participates in appropriate health promotion/disease prevention activities both on-site and off-site as required.

Additional Essential Functions include the following.

1.       Consistently checks temperatures on the vaccine fridges and freezers to ensure they are compliant with required temperature levels; logs levels.

2.       Pulls International Health Assessments (IHA) records from the Electronic Disease Notification (EDN) system.

3.       Prepares billing for any cervical pap smears and mammograms performed and enters into correct clinical system to ensure these services are billed.

4.       Updates Vaccines for Children (VFC) provider lists.

5.       Maintains all departmental equipment and supplies including nursing equipment/supplies and vaccines inventory; places supply and vaccine orders when needed.

6.       Excellent organizational and attention to detail and time management skills

Additional Responsibilities:

1.       Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Valid and current Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse certification from an accredited institution.
2. One (1) year of nursing experience in a hospital/medical/nursing facility.
3. Advanced knowledge of medical terminology and natural sciences including anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathophysiology, pharmacology and microbiology.
4. Thorough understanding of general nursing principles and practices.
5. Proficient knowledge of Electronic Health Records software and relevant applications.

HealthCore Clinic offers competitive salaries with benefits for positions in medical and non-medical fields. Not only is HealthCore a renowned employer with excellent employee satisfaction ratings, but we are also innovators in the field of community health services. Some of the benefits we offer include:

·         Medical Health Insurance

·         Dental Insurance

·         Vision (HCC paid for employee only)

·         Healthcare FSA

·         Voluntary Life Insurance, HCC paid

·         HCC Paid STD and LTD

·         401K with HCC  6% matching contribution

·         Tuition Reimbursement

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Not only is Healthcore Clinic a great place to get care, it’s also a great place to work!