Licensed Practical Nurse /Panel Manager (On-Call)

Multnomah County • Portland, OR

3d • $31 - $40

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse works within Integrated Clinical Services and the health care team to provide focused community and clinic health services. The role supports disease prevention, health promotion, reduction of disability, and clients’ self-care through focused and limited assessments, screening, contributions to care planning and interventions, and health information and education for patients.

In the Panel Manager role, the position tracks the health of patients assigned to a provider panel; manages team communications, including phone messages, fax requests, and warm hand-offs; and oversees the team’s electronic health record in-basket, delegating requests or completing those within the LPN scope. The role completes patient visits on the EPIC team schedule, provides focused assessments for walk-in clients, and supports providers when staffing requires it. The employee is also expected to foster a respectful, trusting, and understanding work culture for the diverse populations served, and to promptly report conduct that interferes with a workplace free of illegal discrimination and harassment.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain by the time of hire, an appropriate and valid Oregon license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• At least one year of nursing experience.
• BLS/CPR certification.
• Submit an online application, a resume demonstrating minimum qualifications, and a cover letter addressing interest in the role and giving examples of relevant experience and skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing services to diverse and vulnerable communities.
• Demonstrated experience in primary care.
• Experience with Medical Home or FQHC.

Responsibilities

• Use electronic reports and provider schedules to proactively assess prevention-screening needs and communicate through the electronic health record.
• Perform pre-visit activities, such as chart scrubbing and huddling, as needed.
• Work with providers and the team to monitor chronic disease and prevention reports, initiate client follow-up, or ensure appropriate referrals.
• Forecast immunizations and collaborate with the Team Clerical Assistant on referral tracking and follow-up.
• Lead the team and direct staff to complete duties within their scope to support clinic flow.
• Manage team phones and communicate normal lab results and care-team messages.
• Manage provider and team electronic and paper in-baskets, delegate requests, and schedule appointments as needed.
• Follow up on specialty referral reports, clinical treatments, prescriptions, and medication cancellations.
• Participate in patient reminder calls and follow up with patients who miss appointments, as indicated.
• Document clearly in patient charts, using SOAP documentation and EPIC dot-phrases or smart phrases as appropriate.
• Support clinic flow and providers by rooming patients, ordering labs as directed, administering immunizations and medications, and assisting with procedures.
• Provide after-visit instructions, make follow-up appointments when needed, and communicate referrals.
• Obtain vital signs and screening information, and collect clinical and nursing assessment data, including focused assessments of ongoing health issues.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures, including equipment setup and specimen collection.
• Provide treatments such as wound cleaning and dressing, ear irrigation, suture removal, catheterization, and fluoride treatments.
• Perform diagnostic tests such as laboratory tests, phlebotomy, and EKGs; complete assigned nurse standing orders and provide patient education.
• Assist clients with completing forms, such as Head Start forms, and communicate referrals to the Team Clerical Assistant when needed.
• Maintain clinical skills relevant to the population and practice, review cases with providers and the team, and work with the RN and PCP to contribute to care plans.
• Follow established care plans, seek expert advice on client issues, and provide providers and nurses with input on client responses.
• Complete required competencies and documentation and charting in accordance with policy.
• Participate in equipment and supply checks, troubleshoot equipment issues, and report needed repairs to the supervisor.
• Follow downtime priority and project lists, provide feedback on completed tasks, and back up other team members as needed.
• Complete assigned quality control and assurance activities and participate in process improvement when assigned.
• Perform Vaccine Lead duties if assigned.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
• Promote a respectful, trusting, and understanding work culture and promptly bring conduct that interferes with a workplace free of illegal discrimination and harassment to the County’s attention.

Benefits

• Employer-funded retirement savings.
• Health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents.
• Paid parental leave.
• Wellness programs.
• Focus on work-life balance.
• Additional benefits are referenced on the employer’s benefits website.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree