Wellness - Licensed Practical Nurse - Wellness

Marana Health•Marana, AZ

1d•$29 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Marana Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Wellness team at the Marana Main Health Center, located in the heart of Marana, AZ. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) primarily performs computer-based clinical support, including processing prescription refill requests according to MH protocols, reviewing and completing clinical documentation, and managing patient calls and messages. The LPN works closely with providers and clinical staff to coordinate patient care and respond to medical questions. The role may also provide direct patient care as needed, including wound care and assistance with phone or on-site triage. Marana Health is a Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC), with 11 sites in Tucson and Pima County. Our mission is to improve our community by providing exceptional, whole-person healthcare.

Requirements

Current, unencumbered Arizona state license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
High school diploma or equivalency
Completion of state-approved training in Practical Nursing
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (may be completed with MH upon hire)
Fingerprint Clearance Card through Arizona Department of Public Safety

Nice To Haves

Outpatient Clinic Experience
IV Certification
Pediatric experience
An equivalent combination of directly related education and experience may be considered when it provides the knowledge and skills required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Responsibilities

Monitors assigned provider desktops within the EMR and promptly completes assigned tasks per lab standing orders and medication refill protocols.
Collaborates with providers and support staff to ensure efficient patient care and clinical operations.
Serves as Super-User to staff in EMR and software applications involved in patient care operations such as Athena One, and others as needed.
Participates in Quality Improvement efforts by collaborating with clinical staff in the generation of ideas to improve patient care and the functioning of clinical operations.
Reviews reports, consultations, communication documents, telephone messages and refill requests for providers and follows standing orders for prompt resolution of requests and patient notifications. Documents all patient correspondence accurately.
Assists with hands-on patient care at any site to include wound care, IV starts, assist with procedures as needed and gathering of signs and symptoms to assist with triage.
Protects patients and employees by complying with infection control policies and protocols, following medication administration, storage procedures and controlled substance regulations.
Maintains Clinic Standards of Care by adhering to the Arizona State Nurse Practice Act and those of other governing agencies.
Adheres to expectations of required/mandatory in-services, certifications and licensures
Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Health Savings Account with an employer contribution for employees enrolled in the qualifying high-deductible health plan
403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
Short-term disability and other voluntary worksite benefits
Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave accrual
11 paid holidays
Paid bereavement leave, including one day of pet bereavement leave
Paid jury duty and community service leave
Education reimbursement of up to $3,000 per fiscal year for eligible full-time employees
Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
Company-paid long-term disability coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Employee wellness programs and additional discounts