Licensed Practical Nurse

NEIGHBORHOOD FAMILY PRACTICE•Cleveland, OH

22d•$25 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a provider or registered nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse supports providers in the examination and treatment of patients. This includes preparing exam rooms and instrumentation, operating medical equipment, and administering medications and injections as related to patient care requirements. The role involves establishing the reason for the visit, documenting patient complaints, and maintaining detailed records in the EMR system. Key responsibilities include obtaining baseline patient data, ensuring necessary lab work and diagnostics are completed, preparing for physicals and well-child visits, and implementing patient care plans. The LPN will follow up on provider requests, administer and evaluate medications/immunizations, and provide patient education on health, illness, and self-care practices. They will also teach health-related classes, manage patient flow, maintain exam rooms, and order supplies. Proficiency in EMR systems for documentation, order entry, and communication is essential. Collaboration with public health and social service agencies, and serving as a member of a Patient Center Medical Home team are also key aspects of the role. The position requires providing telephone support, evaluating patient issues, and maintaining updated knowledge of telephone care practices and clinical skills.

Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Ohio.
Knowledge of injection levels and procedures (children and adults).
Knowledge of universal precautions, bloodborne pathogens and OSHA guidelines
Demonstrated understanding of scope of practice and clinical nursing skills.
Demonstrated understanding of community health and interest in teaching patients, families and groups.
Demonstrated critical thinking skills and ability to work independently.
Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development through participation in continuing education programs.
Demonstrated computer proficiency, EMR.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills, cultural competency and understanding of underserved populations.
Demonstrated team membership skills.
Moderate level of broad, general nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Establish reason for visit and document patient description of chief complaint.
Document all EPIC visit encounter fields and smartphrases.
Obtain baseline data on all patients including histories, vital signs, health education and lab tests as indicated by the patient presentation.
Assure all required blood work and back office diagnostic labs are completed and documented in the EMR before provider exam room visit.
Assure provision of all instruments, order labs and vaccines and document for physicals and well child visits.
Evaluate patient problem and implement patient care plan as established.
Follow-up on provider post exam requests; dress wounds, perform ear irrigations, recheck blood pressure etc.
Administer medications/immunizations, evaluate effectiveness.
Assure patient is informed about possible effects.
Assure the timely and accurate documentation of patient care observations and activities.
Provide ongoing support to patients regarding specific health or psychosocial problems.
Utilize established guidelines and educational materials.
Evaluate patient knowledge regarding health, illness and self-care practices; promote positive lifestyle and health habits.
Develop and teach classes on health topics to patients and community residents as requested by clinic.
Maintain patient flow for providers, filling rooms per designated quota.
Clean and stock rooms per established requirements.
Maintain quality controls daily.
Order supplies, immunizations and provide assistance as directed or needed.
Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing the EMR system for documenting patient care, reviewing the record for health maintenance needs, entering orders, medication refill requirements, scheduling appointments, and processing the in-basket folders and messages.
Collaborating with public health and social service agencies regarding patient health issues.
Serve as a member of a Patient Center Medical Home team (PCMH); confer with team members and appropriate community resources.
Provide telephone support: evaluate patient problem and assure optimal outcomes.
Maintain updated knowledge of telephone care practices and clinical skills in disease management and health promotion.