Licensed Practical Nurse

Kodiak Community Health Center - Kodiak, AK

Full-time

Kodiak, AK

About the position

Accountable for both provision of quality nursing care, provider-team, and clinical staff duties to assure excellence in patient care and customer service. Responsible for performing within scope of practice under the clinical guidance and direction of Clinical Director and adherence to orders directed by the medical provider to promote positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a member of the KCHC Healthcare Team in the provision of health services to individuals, families, and/or their communities.
• Works collaboratively with patients and their caregivers to accomplish shared goals within and across settings to achieve coordinated, high-quality care.
• Provides ongoing guidance, support and education to other members of the KCHC Healthcare Team.
• Demonstrates competency in all 'Medical Assistant' job functions.
• Provides ongoing physical and psychosocial data gathering.
• Assesses patients for urgency of needs and prioritizes by acuity.
• Demonstrates technical skill when providing patient care.
• Implements protocols as published.
• Prioritizes phone calls and assists all callers expediently and professionally.
• Assesses patient's knowledge base and learning style and provides patient education as needed or requested.
• Accurately documents all patient contact in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Utilizes communication skills effectively.
• Assists the clinic in adhering to all regulatory requirements and guidelines.
• Performs venipunctures as requested and other basic in-house lab tests.
• Communicates significant patient findings/changes to the appropriate provider on a timely basis.
• Administers immunizations and other medications as ordered.
• Initiates IV access and monitors IV hydration therapy following competency verification.
• Makes appropriate referrals to other facilities.
• Provides clinical clerical support.
• Organizes prescription refill process to make it customer friendly, reliable, and expedient.
• Works collaboratively with local pharmacies.
• Completes the evaluation, research and data presentation of refill requests to providers and staff.
• Conforms to safety policies, general housekeeping practices.
• Demonstrates sound work ethic, flexibility, and shows dedication to the position and the community.
• Keeps customer service and the mission of the organization in mind when interacting with all clients, co-workers, and others.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, that support the overall mission and vision of Kodiak Community Health Center.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school of practical nursing.
• Two years experience in Community Health, Public Health, Family Practice, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, or Emergency Room preferred.
• Strong triage skills required.
• Current Alaska State LPN license.
• ACLS preferred.
• Must possess current BLS certification upon hire or obtain one within 6 months of date of hire.