Women's Health LPN
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse Women's Health Program will provide nursing services to patients under Provider direction and orders. This role involves assisting in patient flow, performing medical procedures, and traveling to various clinic sites to facilitate patient care. The position also includes community outreach to identify and engage eligible women for the program, managing mammogram schedules, and maintaining a database for appointment tracking and follow-up. Additionally, the nurse will assist patients with referrals, benefits, resources, and transportation needs.
Requirements
- Experience in an outpatient primary care clinic preferred.
- Computer proficiency required.
- Must have a valid LPN license in the state of Oklahoma.
- Candidate must also possess professional and personal integrity, have respect and sensitivity for a culturally diverse population, and have excellent communication and people skills.
- Must have a valid Oklahoma Driver License.
- Must be able to pass a drug test upon employment.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing services to patients under Provider direction and orders.
- Assist in patient flow (i.e. Lab draw, EKG, Assist with minor surgical procedures).
- Perform other medical procedures in accordance with licensure and as per Provider’s orders.
- Travel to various clinic sites with Provider to assist as needed to facilitate patient flow to increase quality patient care.
- Work with participating clinics to reach women eligible for the program.
- Work within the community to reach women eligible for the program.
- Maintain a mammogram schedule for Kanza Clinic. Secure a list of program eligible women from the mobile mammography day at each site for the Program Director.
- Remind women of their appointments, initial, follow-up, and re-screening with phone calls and mailings.
- Maintain a database for tracking and follow-up of appointments to ensure women follow through with appointments and help identify barriers for women.
- Attend health fairs and other community events to promote the program and assist with health promotion and disease awareness/prevention.
- Assist patients with referrals, appointments and follow-up procedures.
- Assist patients in advising of benefits and resources available.
- Order lab/medical supplies when needed.
- Ensure transportation is available for participants needing assistance.
- Assume any additional responsibilities when assigned by supervisor to help facilitate patient flow and increase quality patient care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
