Community Health Licensed Practical Nurse

3 weeks ago

Buffalo, United States Jericho Road Ministries, Inc. Full time
SUPERVISOR: Nurse Manager HOURS: M-F 8-5, Some Sat. 9-12, must be flexible

CLASSIFICATION: Full-time/Hourly/Non-Exempt TRAVEL / LOCATION: multiple sites

QUALIFICATIONS:•
  • Graduation from an accredited nursing program with a current NYS state licensure as a LPN.
  • Direct experience in primary care (preferred but not required).
  • Reliable transportation between sites required.
  • Current CPR and Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

JOB SUMMARY: Working with a diverse patient population, this position will provide relevant nursing and support services in a primary care setting to patients with acute and chronic illnesses. They are responsible for providing basic medical attention to patients and assessing their wellbeing as part of a larger medical team. Their duties include checking vital signs, recording a patient's medical history and other relevant tasks to support providers and care for patients.

PATIENT CARE
  • Provide direct patient care from birth on in a busy FQHC
    • Pediatric Primary Care
    • Adult Primary Care
    • OB/GYN Care
  • Demonstrate knowledge of current standards of practice and perform current nursing practice expectations within established guidelines.
  • Provide direct patient care as assigned and qualified to perform.
  • Work collaboratively with clinician (MD, NP, PA, CNM, DO) to provide excellent clinical care.
  • Perform medical treatments (medication and vaccine administration) as prescribed by a medical provider.
  • Collect samples (i.e. blood, urine, stool or sputum) from patients and perform routine laboratory tests (i.e. lead, hgb, glucose, strep)
  • Prepare patients for examinations, testing, or treatments for all visit types
    • Well Child
    • Adult Physical
    • Sick Visit
    • Hospital Follow Up
    • Office Visit Follow Up
    • OB/GYN Visits
  • Perform EKG and spirometry
  • Perform daily pre visit planning with assigned medical provider per protocol
    • Preview patient history for needed preventive care
    • Review vaccine records in NYSIIS, in Medent and on paper records
    • Review newborn discharge summary (if applicable)
    • Review hospital discharge summary (if applicable)
  • Administer vaccinations according to NYS and CDC guidelines for adult and pediatric patients
  • Administer IM medications as ordered (Toradol, B12, Phenergan, Cetriaxone, etc)
  • Conduct telephonic communication with patients regarding test results and follow up care needs
  • Maintain a clean work space and stocked and cleaned exam rooms.

ADMINISTRATION
  • Collaborate to improve patient outcomes and provide quality care within practice areas as assigned.
  • Ensure all clinical care is delivered in a manner that meets or exceeds goals and expectations for clinical outcomes, quality assurance standards, state/local regulations, and patient satisfaction.
  • Complete all patient charting and ensure all patient records are current/complete with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Uphold and ensure compliance to all policies/procedures, mission, and organizational values.
  • Ensure all actions, personal conduct, and communications represent the organization in a highly professional manner at all times.
  • Attend each mandatory training required by the organization at time of hire and annually.
  • Complete all patient charting and ensure all patient records are current/complete with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Provide positive direction to medical assistants as assigned.

The person in this position should be able to demonstrate on a daily basis a commitment to the organizational mission, vision and values of JRCHC.

Our Mission: Jericho Road Community Health Center provides wholistic healthcare for the underserved and marginalized communities in Buffalo and across the world in order to demonstrate the unconditional love of Jesus.

Our Vision: Our vision is for underserved and marginalized individuals, families, and communities in Buffalo and across the world to become healthy and whole.

Core Values: We strive to foster faith and hope in ourselves and in our clients.
  • Compassion: We maintain a deep care for the hurting in our community.
  • Dignity: We uphold a mutual respect of each person's intrinsic value.
  • Health: We consider body, mind, spirit, and relationship with God, others, community, and self as components of health.
  • Integrity: We seek to be honest, accountable, and transparent in all practices and interactions.
  • Justice: We advocate for society's most vulnerable members in all forums.
  • Participation: We maintain constant dialogue with our community to inform our services.
  • Sensitivity: We esteem each person's culture and individuality with humility.
  • Sustainability: We build upon the assets and resources of the community in order to facilitate self-sufficiency.
  • Wholism: We engage numerous strategies, in and out of the clinical setting, to promote health and wholeness.

Individuals who hold positions at Jericho Road Community Health Center should possess the following qualification and capabilities:
  • Passion for serving individuals personal and community development
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience working with EMR, Medent preferred
  • Project-management experience
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs or willingness to learn
  • Creativity and problem-solving capabilities
  • Positive and engaging interpersonal skills
  • Strong self-motivation
  • Ability to travel between sites if necessary to serve multiple locations
  • Experience working with low-income, diverse, multilingual populations highly desired
  • Able to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures
  • Must be self-motivated and able to function independently and in teams at all levels
  • Strive to serve various communities and socioeconomic statuses in a culturally competent way
  • Attend required training as deemed mandatory by organization or to continue education in field

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time. Exert up to 50lbs. pushing, pulling, or lifting. Walking, climbing stairs required. Able to talk/hear and communicate with others with or without reasonable accommodation.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to travel to sites while maintaining standards of safety and compliance with motor vehicle traffic laws. This position may require travel for necessary training and conferences.

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