Licensed Practical Nurse - Northwest Clinic Only

ONEWORLD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS INC•Omaha, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works under the general supervision of medical providers and is responsible for nursing practices, policies, and procedures within the LPN scope of practice at OneWorld Community Health Centers. The LPN provides clinical nursing services to patients to support the delivery of primary healthcare, assists providers with healthcare activities, performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and administers medications as necessary. The role may include supervising Health Assistants and Medical Assistants. The position is based at the OneWorld Northwest Clinic in Omaha, Nebraska. It is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with evening hours from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. as needed. The LPN helps maintain a clean, safe, and orderly clinical environment; performs routine laboratory procedures when a laboratory technician is absent; and assists Registered Nurses with phone and walk-in triage. The LPN communicates professionally with patients, gathers information, determines patient disposition under provider or RN direction, uses the nursing process to address clinic issues, and seeks advice from a licensed provider or RN when needed. Duties may evolve, and additional tasks may be assigned to support the organization.

Requirements

Diploma or degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) from an accredited school.
Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Nebraska, or eligibility for licensure.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office products.
Proficiency in both English and Spanish.
Demonstrated ability to relate warmly and empathetically to patients and staff.
Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service.

Nice To Haves

One year or more of nursing experience.
Experience with an Electronic Health Record (EHR).

Responsibilities

Provide clinical nursing services to patients within the LPN scope of practice to support primary healthcare services.
Assist medical providers with healthcare activities and perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Administer medications as necessary.
Maintain clean, safe, and orderly exam rooms, the nurse’s station, equipment, and other work areas.
Perform routine laboratory procedures in the absence of a laboratory technician.
Assist Registered Nurses with phone and walk-in triage.
Communicate courteously and professionally with patients.
Gather patient information and determine patient disposition under the direction of a provider or RN.
Use the nursing process to address problems arising in the clinic and seek advice from a licensed provider or RN as needed.
Direct Health Assistants and Medical Assistants and provide day-to-day supervision.