Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Details

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)-Charge Nurse works in collaboration with the Clinical Nurse Manager to support the daily operations of the clinic. The LPN-Charge Nurse has the responsibility of supervising the workflow between MA and providers. This position provides a wide variety of nursing services to the clinic patients under the direct supervision of a registered professional nurse or physician. Such services can be therapeutic or diagnostic procedures and/or administration of medication.

II. Educational Requirements

• Current Illinois LPN License. Graduate from a state approved course of study and successful completion of a
  
  

pharmacology course.

III. Experience & Training

• Two - five years of experience in a health care environment; preferably in an outpatient setting. Requires the
  
  

knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to all age groups.

IV. Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Works under the direct supervision of the Clinical Nurse Manager and indirect supervision of the Director
  
  

of Nursing and/or Chief Medical Officer.

• Provides daily managing of Lead Medical Assistants and Medical Assistants
• Performs any or all duties involving direct patient care as assigned by the Clinical Nurse Manager and/or
  
  

Physician (Provider) and with the scope of the Nurse Practice Act, FFHC and Nursing policies and procedures.

• Utilizes the educational assessment of the patient and family to appropriately implement, evaluate and
  
  

document patient and family education.

• Assists the Provider with patient examinations or diagnostic procedures
• Assists with the collection of specimens, phlebotomy, and EKG
• Adheres to and documents all aspects of patient care according to FFHC policies and procedures
• Performs special procedures, i.e. ear wax removal, breathing treatment, etc
• Maintains orderly environment in clinical areas assuring adequate supplies in compliance with regulations
• Administers medication and immunization under the supervision of the clinical nurse manager or Health Care
  
  

Provider.

• Provides telephone and in person triaging of medically related problems or requests
• Monitors, reviews, and acts upon (if necessary) daily incoming patient results for abnormalities, i.e.. lab, x-ray,
  
  

hemocult slides, etc.

• Is accountable for communicating all changes in patient's biophysical and emotional status to the Provider
• Utilizes appropriate patient care protocol relating to the physical, psychological, and development needs of all
  
  

age groups.

• Consistently communicates with the Clinical Nurse Manager, team members, and providers to enhance
  
  

quality of patient care and ambulatory care activities.

• Incorporates cost-effective measures into practice to assure proper use of time, supplies, and personnel
• Contributes to creating a work climate that encourages positive staff morale, motivation, and
  
  

commitment for all who participate in the care of patients.

• Follows verbal and written directions and responds appropriately to constructive feedback
• Actively participates in staff meetings. Assists with the orientation of new or temporary employees
  
  

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 Friend Family Health Center

 05/27/2024

 Chicago,IL