POSITION SUMMARY:TheLPNprovides nursing care to patients in theEquitas HealthMedical Center andis part of a multidisciplinary team that provides comprehensive medical care to patients living with HIV/AIDS.TheLPNassistswith development and maintenance of clinical protocols,policiesand procedures,collects data for the Equitas Health Medical Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program and provides valuable input for day-to-day operations of the clinics.TheLPNis a key member of the medical staff and has the responsibility to deliver the highest quality nursing care to clinic patients.TheLPNcollaborates with other professionalEquitas Healthstaff and staff from other agencies to ensureEquitas Healthpatients receive specialty care and supportive services.
Grade 6: $48,900-$61,100
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, traveling,drivingor having reliable transportation;written communication; relationship building with community partners and funders;utilizinga computer for typingandpatient care; attending meetings; and presenting to smallgroups.MAJOR AREAS OFRESPONSIBILITIES:
Assistand support the provision of medical and nursing care throughout the clinic.Provide direct nursing careto patients accessing theEquitas Health Medical Center,including,phlebotomy, immunizations, injections,and health maintenance screenings. Follow approved nursingand clinicprotocols and procedures when providing care to patients to meet the nursing needs of patients.
Provide comprehensive care to patients who call on the phone forassistance, triaging their medical needs and arranging sickvisitsas necessary. Maintain a nursing message line, checking for messages 3-4 times throughout the day and triaging level of need for response by the team.
Review and complete daily tasks as requested by the Nurse Practitioner and clinic manager.
Prepare exam rooms for patient visits by sterilizing and cleaning surfaces, and restocking supplies.
Be responsible forinfection control procedures infacilityasestablishedby the agency.
Greet and room patients by effectively communicating with receptionist through electronic health record scheduling system.
Collect vitals, chief complaint, medical history, medication list, and reason for visit within electronic health record.
Coordinate exchange between the clinic and pharmacy before, during, and after the visit to ensure efficient flow.
Document all care provided, including but not limited to specialty care, telephone triage calls and medication refills, in the electronic medical chart consistent with standard nursing practiceandas directed byagency policies and procedures.
Process patient referrals for specialty care and follow-up, as needed, to ensure quality specialty care was provided.
Communicatewithinternal and external case managers particularlyregardingRyan White approvals, referrals, Patient Assistance Programs, and documentation for the Ohio HIV Drug Assistance Program.
Providefollow upphone calls to clients or other professionals as needed.
Educate patients on HIV disease, medical care issues and adherence strategies to prescribed medicationsand assess patient risk behaviors and educate patients in prevention of HIV transmission. Provide between-visit patient contact with patients, providing necessary medical reminders, instructions about medications/adherence.
Develop a strong collaborative relationship with the HIV medical community to enhance patient access to services including specialists.
Comply withtheEquitas HealthHealthCare Corporate Compliance Standards of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Participate in preparing statistical and other reports as needed.
Play key role on multidisciplinary team in providing amedical home for patients.Work withpatients,physician,pharmacist, therapists,and case managersto developappropriate treatmentplans.
Participate in other agency meetings as requested by supervisor including continuous quality improvement committee meetings.
Demonstrate unconditional positive regard to clients and conduct all aspects of job responsibilities with a focus on exceptional customer service.
Continuously grow and develop cultural competency,exhibitingan understanding, awareness, and respect for diversity.
Contribute to a positive work environment bydemonstratingunconditional positive regard to allEquitas Healthemployees, interns, etc. with an understanding, awareness, and respect for diversity.
Conduct special projects and perform any other related duties as assigned
EDUCATION/LICENSURE:
Active and unsanctioned license as Licensed Practical Nurse
Certification in CPR/BLS.
Knowledge, Skills,Abilitiesandother Qualifications:
Three yearsorgreaterexperience in medicalsetting
Thorough knowledge of nursing practice standards.
Ability to be flexible in work hours.
Exemplary customer serviceas well aswritten and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of health and social service needs of persons with HIV/AIDS.
Must have sensitivity to, interest in and competence in cultural differences, HIV/AIDS, minority health, sexual practices, chemicaldependencyand a demonstrated competence in working with persons of color, and gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgendercommunity.
Proficiencyin all Microsoft Office applications and other computer applications required.
Reliable transportation, driver’s license and proof of auto insurancerequired.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Background and reference checks will be conducted.In accordance withEquitas Health’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy, pre-employment drug testing will be administered.Hours may vary, including working some evenings and weekends based on workload.Individuals are not considered applicants until they have been asked to visit for an interview and at that time complete an application for employment.Completing the application does not guarantee employment. EOE/AA