LPN/Licensed Practical Nurse -Adult

Position Summary:


The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing direct and indirect nursing care to patients and families in the clinic under the direction and supervision of the Nurse Manager and Clinical Administrator. The LPN is expected to work well with every member of the clinical team in order to provide safe, high quality and efficient primary care to a patient population diverse in age, health status, and socio-economic level. This position requires strong team work and communication skills as well as an excellent knowledge base of family medicine primary care nursing including pediatrics and obstetrics and gynecology.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Licensure:
  Florida license
• BLS certification
• Computer literacy

• Knowledge of current professional nursing theory, practice, and techniques
• Knowledge of current nursing practices in an outpatient primary care setting
• Knowledge of assessment of patient needs and services
• Knowledge of medical recording and reporting techniques (SOAP)
• Knowledge of current professional nursing and pharmaceutical products, Universal Precautions, and emergency situations
• Knowledge of basic pathophysiology of diseases commonly managed in Family Medicine including Pediatrics and Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Knowledge of the application of nursing techniques (example, suture removal, ear irrigation, dressing of wounds)
• Knowledge of assisting with diagnostic and treatment procedures (example, colposcopy, LEEP, ultrasound)
• Knowledge of patient teaching and education (example, self-breast examination, prenatal instruction, self blood pressure taking, nutrition instruction, infant care instruction, diabetes self-care instruction)
• Knowledge of patient examination procedure
• Knowledge of general patient care and treatment procedures, equipment, rules, regulations, and ethics
• Knowledge of making observations of general physical condition and needs of patients and when to confer with a physician about the emotional or physical condition of a patient
• Knowledge of the principles of aseptic and sterile techniques and infection control techniques
• Knowledge of the techniques of administration of common medications, including immunizations, inoculations, and allergy injections using sterile technique, and knowledge of the side effects of these medications
• Knowledge of state and federal drug control laws, rules, and regulations
• Knowledge of emergency techniques and procedures
• Knowledge of common medical supplies and equipment
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
• Ability to demonstrate priority-setting and ability to work in a complex environment
• Ability to function with a high degree of independence and collaboration with other health care providers
• Commitment to service, quality, and departmental core values

• Be familiar with CFHC's program philosophies, goals and objectives
• Be cognizant of and comply with all CFHC's policies and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations
• Be competent in performing the duties of a nurse
• Understand the requirements of CFHC's Exposure Control Plan. Personally utilize universal precautions when practicing in a clinical setting
• Participate in staff outreach and off-site health care programs as requested by the CCO or CEO. Represent CFHC in the community
• Report as needed to CCO any pertinent information or situations that impact on patient care or CFHC liability
• Attend and participate in mandatory CFHC meetings (Center Specific meetings, Corporate meetings, and other meetings as designated by the CCO or CEO)
• Demonstrate ability to work cooperatively with other members of the clinical team. Be supportive of coworkers
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance at all times
• Carry out any other activities deemed appropriate by the CCO or CEO

• Screen patients according to CFHC's protocols (example, obtaining height, weight, vital signs, vision/hearing testing) and perform any other procedures directed by the supervising Clinician, Clinical Administrator, or Nurse Manager
• Accurately obtain patient's medical history
• Perform accurate charting in patient's medical record in accordance with CFHC's policies and procedures
• Perform phlebotomy/finger stick
• Perform waived lab analysis and phlebotomy (example, urinalysis, pregnancy test, hemocue)
• Administer injections according to position requirements (example, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intradermal injections)
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by provider
• Perform procedures, as ordered (example, EKGs, nebulizer treatments, ear lavage)
• Counsel patients per treatment plan (example, diet, exercise, medication)
• Understand all emergency protocols and respond accordingly
• Maintain exam rooms and work areas (example, keeping rooms well-stocked, orderly and clean, to include disinfecting exam tables between patients as per infection control policy)
• Maintain strict infection control (example, sterilizing instruments, performing procedures, needle disposal)
• Accurately make/cancel/reschedule appointments in the computer appointment system. Follow-up on appointment to determine patient compliance and contact patients to reschedule (no-show policy)
• Understand and assist in the referral process of patients to outside services or providers; follow-up on patient referrals
• Complete and ensure accuracy of clinical logs (example, abnormal Pap smear, temperature, referral, immunizations)
• Perform Case Management for high risk patients
• Complete all duties, responsibilities, and competencies in a manner that is appropriate to the age groups to whom care/services are being provided
• Other duties as assigned by the clinician, Nurse Manager, Clinical Administrator, or Health Center Administrator

• Requires 80% or more time spent standing/walking
• Independently mobile
• Ability to lift weight equivalents to what would be required when occasionally assisting and positioning patients, repositioning equipment and lifting supplies
• Ability to adapt and function in varying environments of workload, patient acuity, worksites, and work shifts