Licensed Practical Nurse

Community Health and Dental Care, Inc.•Pottstown, PA

25d•$64,500 - $68,500

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care and clinical support services in an outpatient primary care setting. The role includes patient intake and rooming, clinical screenings, telephone triage, care coordination, medication administration, clinical treatments, patient education, and assistance to providers in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. The LPN practices within the scope of licensure and in accordance with CHDC policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory standards. The position requires travel to assigned CHDC sites as needed for patient care coverage and operational needs. The employee is expected to comply with the organization's mission, vision, values, policies, written standards, and applicable compliance requirements; maintain professionalism, confidentiality, reliability, and trustworthiness; and participate in training, meetings, and performance improvement activities. The position involves a usually moderate-noise work environment and work that can be stressful due to time constraints and multiple concurrent tasks or procedures. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing Program.
Current Pennsylvania Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing.
Current CPR certification or ability to obtain upon hire.
Knowledge of nursing principles, medical office operations, and clinical procedures.
Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) required.
Ability to communicate effectively and build trusting relationships with patients, families, providers, and staff.
Ability to work effectively with diverse patient populations.
Strong organizational, documentation, critical thinking, and customer service skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Able to meet the physical and mental demands of the role, including occasionally standing, walking, sitting, using hands, reaching, talking, hearing, lifting or moving up to 25 pounds, and working under time constraints with multiple tasks or procedures occurring at once.
Able to manipulate small electronic parts and controls.

Nice To Haves

Minimum one year of experience in medical practice, ambulatory care, or primary care setting preferred.
EPIC experience preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for provider visits by obtaining and documenting vital signs, medical history updates, medication reconciliation, and required screenings, including depression, social determinants of health, barriers to care, tobacco use, and other preventive health assessments.
Accurately document patient information and clinical findings in the electronic health record.
Assist physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners with examinations, procedures, and treatments.
Administer medications, immunizations, injections, and other treatments as ordered and within the scope of licensure.
Perform clinical procedures, including specimen collection, point-of-care testing, EKGs, wound care, and other approved nursing interventions.
Assist in emergency situations and respond appropriately to urgent patient needs.
Respond to patient calls, portal messages, and other communications; perform telephone triage within the scope of LPN practice; provide patient education and follow-up instructions; and communicate patient concerns to providers for appropriate intervention.
Escalate urgent clinical concerns according to established protocols and document all patient interactions in the EHR.
Assist in coordinating referrals, diagnostic testing, patient outreach, prescription refill requests, and other care management activities to support continuity of care.
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation.
Ensure compliance with HIPAA, infection control standards, OSHA, CLIA, and organizational policies and procedures.
Maintain clean, safe, and adequately stocked patient care areas.
Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives.
Attend required training and staff meetings.
Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and excellent customer service.
Adhere to the organization's mission, vision, values, policies regarding time and attendance, dress code, and compliance policies.
Maintain patient and employee confidentiality; manage time and resources to meet established goals; and demonstrate flexibility in accepting and completing work assignments.
Perform other duties as assigned.