LPN - Heart of the City Health Center - Behavioral Health

Cherry Health • Grand Rapids, MI

6d

About The Position

The LPN is an integral member of the healthcare team and provides direct and indirect nursing care to patients as delegated by a Registered Nurse or provider. The role must follow organizational policies, procedures, ethical standards, and licensing and accreditation requirements, and represent Cherry Health’s mission in all actions and communications.

The LPN supports patient flow and clinical operations, performs nursing duties within the scope of education and validated competencies, assists providers, collects and documents clinical information, administers medications under Agency guidelines, and participates in care coordination and quality improvement. The position serves patients across potentially all patient populations and must follow applicable compliance requirements and regulations.

Requirements

• Associate degree or certification as an LPN.
• Licensed Practical Nurse license in the State of Michigan.
• BLS/CPR certification and training according to license and/or certification requirements.
• Understanding of patients’ physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with and serve a diverse population.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently under tight deadlines and high volumes.
• Working knowledge of computers and their applications.
• Bilingual skills may be required.

Nice To Haves

• One year of LPN experience with ambulatory care experience preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform delegated duties within the scope of education and validated competencies.
• Assist with patient flow and clinical support, including scheduling appointments and managing external referrals as needed.
• Take and record vital signs.
• Prepare for and assist providers with examinations and procedures, and complete necessary clean-up.
• Obtain laboratory specimens, perform tests, and document results.
• Order and schedule laboratory tests.
• Administer medications according to Agency guidelines.
• Complete clinical documentation according to established Agency protocols.
• Participate in care coordination, including clinical data extraction and documentation at the direction of the RN or provider.
• Implement provider orders using established Agency protocols when applicable.
• Prepare patient charts by reviewing the population health management system, reviewing and updating incomplete orders and referrals, and gathering other required information such as MAPS; record information in the EHR.
• Answer phone calls, gather information, and route information to appropriate staff; conduct timely follow-up calls and provide education and instruction within scope of practice.
• Participate in assigned Continuous Quality Improvement activities.
• Follow Agency compliance standards, including those in the Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Keep current with applicable federal, state, and Agency regulations, laws, and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Loan repayment through the NHSC and Michigan State Loan Repayment Program for select roles.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families.
• Four weeks of paid time off per year for full-time employees.
• Eight full-day paid holidays and two half-day paid holidays.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer matching dollar for dollar up to 5%.
• MET and MESP 529 savings plans.
• Pet insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

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