Care Promoter, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

ChenMed•Columbus, OH

2d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Care Promoter, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is an integral member of a physician-led care team focused on comprehensive primary care for a specific patient population. The role supports patients through routine and complex medical and social challenges while fostering trust and respect between patients and the care team. Duties may vary based on the market, center size and location, and patient volume. The position provides general nursing care under supervision so physicians and clinicians can focus on specialized patient care. It also supports patient examinations, education, records, treatments, medication administration, laboratory work, communications, and center operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduation from a nationally accredited school for practical or vocational nursing.
Current, active LPN license in the state of employment.
IV Therapy Certification if required by the employment state’s Board of Nursing.
At least 1 year of work experience as an LPN.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within the first 90 days of employment.
Knowledge of medical products, services, standards, policies, and procedures.
Clinical skills to identify, diagnose, and appropriately resolve patient issues.
Non-clinical skills to assist with dressing, physical exercise, and restroom visits as needed.
Motor skills to calibrate equipment, manipulate intravenous equipment, administer injections, and position and transport patients as needed.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and spoken and written fluency in English.
Ability to collaborate with physicians, clinicians, front desk staff, center managers, and market leaders.
Problem-solving mindset focused on patients and team goals.
Ability to operate phones, personal computers, software, and other IT systems, with attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to maintain organized systems and timely patient flow.
Patience, compassion, and empathy for patients and family members; ability to remain calm in busy or stressful situations.
Good time-management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and other word-processing, spreadsheet, database, email, and presentation software.
Ability and willingness to travel locally and regionally up to 10% of the time.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as needed.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of overall clinical experience.
Experience working with geriatric patients.
Experience with an EMR system.

Responsibilities

Provide general nursing care under supervision.
Assist with examinations and procedures, patient education, and medical-record maintenance.
Compile patient health information; take and record vital statistics and blood pressure; perform basic care treatments; and record medical history and test results.
Prepare patients for examination, assist physicians during exams, explain treatment procedures, medications, diet, and instructions, and provide disease-specific education.
Draw blood, collect other laboratory specimens, and perform waived laboratory tests.
Prepare and administer physician-ordered medications, fill pill boxes as ordered, change dressings, apply bandages, remove sutures, perform first aid, and provide IV therapy in accordance with the State Practice Act; use CPR skills when necessary.
Screen calls and walk-ins, collect and relay pertinent clinical information to physicians, implement orders as appropriate, and document observations and interventions.
Maintain supplies and equipment; stock and sterilize instruments; follow OSHA safety standards; and ensure accurate, legal, and ethical documentation.
Call prescriptions into pharmacies with physician approval and authorization; use appropriate medical terminology and follow legal and ethical professional conduct.
Complete internal certification to use the ChenMed Rx system for physician medication dispensing.
Process patient phone messages, return calls, route messages to appropriate team members, and contact patients to obtain and relay information from physicians.
Perform other duties as assigned or modified at the manager’s discretion.