Job Description

The LPN Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to provide supportive medical care to clients regardless of their ability to pay. Participates in primary care clinics at Care Alliance sites throughout the service area as part of the Clinical team. Works collaboratively to foster a team approach in the management of client health.

Requirements:

• Competence in nursing skills such as, monitoring of vital signs, and recording of medical information.
• Willingness to work with people from various cultures and backgrounds.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels.
• Ability to work effectively with community service agency case managers.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Commitment to the mission of Care Alliance.

Responsibilities:

• Performs triage/intake on all patients according to Care Alliance triage/intake procedures in expediting Provider’s daily schedule and patient flow.
• Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, performs basic health assessments such as vital signs and recording of chief complaint.
• Performs basic health screenings and reports pertinent findings to the Registered Nurse and/or the health care provider.
• Implements appropriate components of the plan of care, under the direction of the health care team.
• Is familiar with sterile techniques and setting up of a sterile field.
• Works collaboratively with other Care Alliance health professionals to facilitate a team approach to the management of its patients.
• Assists with the development of nursing protocols.
• Maintains safe, secure and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures: complying with legal, HRSA and OSHA regulations in collaboration with the health care team.

Qualifications:

• HS diploma or GED and completion of a state-approved nursing program.
• Current license to practice as an LPN in the State of Ohio.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an LPN.
• Good problem solving, computer, verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to efficiently use an EHR system, experience using EPIC is a plus.

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