Clinical Associate (LVN/LPN)

Schuylkill County CBOC•Pottsville, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

EGA Associates is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to serve as a Clinical Associate at a Primary Care Community Based Outpatient Clinic serving Veterans primarily in and around Pottsville and Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The role supports patient-centered care, care coordination, and efficient clinic workflow as a member of the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT). The Clinical Associate provides care within the scope of LPN licensure and the approved functional statement, supports providers and patients, and participates in clinic operations and team-based care. The position works under the clinical direction and delegation of appropriately licensed PACT members and has no direct supervisory responsibility. Work is performed primarily in a clinical environment, with daily patient contact and use of computers and clinical equipment. Travel is expected to be negligible except as needed for orientation, training, meetings, or other contract-related activities. The work schedule may vary depending on the client contract; additional hours may be required, and overtime requires prior supervisor approval.

Requirements

Current, full, active, and unrestricted LPN license in the state where the clinic is located, or an acceptable multistate compact license.
Current Basic Life Support certification, or ability to obtain certification before beginning patient care.
Ability to complete required VA and EGA credentialing, background screening, training, and onboarding requirements.
Knowledge of basic patient care, medical terminology, aseptic technique, infection control, confidentiality, and clinical documentation.
Ability to provide care consistent with licensure, approved scope of practice, and applicable policies and procedures.
Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary, team-based outpatient environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to use electronic health records, telehealth platforms, and standard computer applications.

Nice To Haves

Previous primary care, ambulatory care, laboratory collection, or chronic disease support experience.
Previous experience providing care to Veterans or working in a VA or contracted Community Based Outpatient Clinic.
Experience with telehealth, Store-and-Forward imaging, Clinical Video Telehealth, or point-of-care testing.

Responsibilities

Provide evaluation and care to assigned and unassigned patients consistent with LPN licensure, certification, and the approved functional statement.
Collaborate with PACT staff to develop comprehensive health-care and care-management plans for assigned patient panels.
Manage clinic workflow and ensure patients are placed in examination rooms in a timely manner.
Direct patients as they move through the clinic environment.
Perform basic patient-care services and specialized clinical support skills within scope of practice.
Apply knowledge of medical terminology, aseptic technique, infection control, confidentiality, policies, and procedures.
Assist healthcare providers with patient-care services and duties supporting efficient delivery of patient-centered care.
Support laboratory and point-of-care activities, including finger-stick or venous PT/INR collection, when trained, competent, and assigned.
Complete training to serve as back-up for telehealth services, including Store-and-Forward and Clinical Video Telehealth.
Participate in team huddles, patient education, documentation, care coordination, training, and performance-improvement activities.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Maintain required licenses, certifications, credentials, competencies, and training.
Protect patient privacy and comply with confidentiality and information-security requirements.
Complete required training, documentation, quality reviews, and administrative responsibilities within established timeframes.
Immediately report patient safety events, compliance concerns, clinical risks, and other matters requiring escalation.
Perform work in accordance with EGA policies, professional standards, contract requirements, its Code of Conduct, and the spirit of its mission.