Job Type
Full-time
Description
Job Title: Licensed Vocational/ Licensed Practical Nurse
Classification: Full Time/ Exempt
Reports to: Clinic Director
Salary: $25-28 per hour based on experience
Summary: Provides support for medical providers and administration to assure the smooth and productive operation of the health center.
Responsibilities: LVN/LPN
- Identify, coordinate and/or provide appropriate levels of care under the direct supervision of an RN, APRN, and MD
- Perform clinical operations and medical management activities across the continuum of care (assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating). This includes some level of case management and coordination of care.
- Provide health education, coaching and treatment decision support for patients.
- Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment ahead of patients scheduled appointment.
- Assists the physician by scribing notes, referrals, follow ups, etc.
- Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results.
- Triages Patient phone calls for appropriate and timely follow-up.
- Assists with completing of various forms, responding to insurance and other third-party inquiries.
- Maintains safe, secure and health work environment by following, and enforcing stands and procedures, complying with legal regulations.
- Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.
Additional Expectations: LVN/LPN
- Learn and utilize EMR.
- Completes task delegated by Providers and documents appropriately.
Requirements
Qualifications/Experience: LVN/LPN
- Candidate must be a Licensed Vocational or Practical Nurse.
- Spanish Speaking
- Preferred experience in working in a FQHC or similar health center.
- Experience working with LGBTQ+ Population
- Previous experience in the treatment and management of HIV/AIDS.
Time/Physical Requirements: LVN/LPN
- Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm/40 hours per week., possible 10-hour shifts.
- Some evening and weekend activities may require flexing schedule
- Tasks occur in both medical office and clinic setting
- Able to lift 25lbs and perform normal duties associated in a clinic and office setting.