Primary Care Nurse
1 week ago
Job Summary
The primary care Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works closely with healthcare providers in a community setting, delivering quality nursing care based on established guidelines.
They handle a range of clinical responsibilities that demand a combination of basic and advanced nursing expertise, involving both hands-on patient care and supportive tasks.
The primary care LPN plays a crucial role in promoting preventive care and addressing any health concerns to enhance the quality of life for patients and their families.
Essential Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care support in a variety of settings for primary care patients utilizing primary and palliative care principles, trauma informed care and promotes patient well-being and empowerment.
- Coordinates, schedules, and conducts annual wellness visits with patients, families, and caregivers.
- Perform medication reconciliation through patient interview, review of medical records, and consulting with other healthcare providers involved in the patient's care.
- Collaborates with providers to resolve discrepancies or address any care gaps and recommended preventative measures such as mammograms, colonoscopies, lab tests, etc.
- Engages patient and family in advance care planning including discussions about goals of care and answering general questions about advanced directives and assisting patients with documentation if requested.
- Educate patients about their health conditions, treatment options, and self-management strategies to promote active participation in their care.
- Coordinates, schedules and accurately, performs point of care testing; communicates findings to the healthcare team for further evaluation and treatment.
- Communicates test results with patients when deemed appropriate by the provider or payer.
- Assesses vaccination needs, discusses vaccination options, obtains informed consent, prepares and administers vaccines, monitors for adverse reactions and provides post vaccine education and documentation.
- Recognizes signs and symptoms of common and routine medical conditions/illnesses, abnormal versus new/existing and collaborates with patient's provider when identified.
- Works closely with members of the primary care interdisciplinary team or payor staff to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care and optimal scheduling of patient visits.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop a responsive plan of action to address crises effectively and ensure patient safety.
- Practice within the scope of license, individual competencies, certification, or registration, where applicable, and as required by law and regulation.
- Provides timely and effective patient documentation including data collection.
- Identify and address organizational, cultural, and other barriers to best practice strategies.
- Assists in mentoring newly hired staff; may provide coaching and training.
- Provides back up coverage for primary care nurses, within LPN scope of practice.
Organizational Responsibilities
- Perform work in alignment with the organization's mission, vision and values.
- Support the organization's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion by fostering a culture of open mindedness, cultural awareness, compassion and respect for all individuals.
- Strive to meet annual business goals in support of the organization's strategic goals.
- Adhere to the organization's policies, procedures and other relevant compliance needs.
- Perform other duties as needed.
Experience and/or Education
- Required
- Graduate of an accredited LPN training program
- Current unencumbered LPN license in the State of Oregon
- Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and automobile liability coverage or access to an insured vehicle
- CPR certification at hire or within 6 months in position
- Preferred
- Minimum 2 years' experience in primary care, geriatrics, home health or hospice
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- Knowledge
- Knowledge of Federal, State and Local regulations, and HIPAA privacy rules and regulations
- Skills and Abilities
- Must have general computer skills and a working knowledge of Electronic Medical Records systems, MS office, Outlook, and the internet
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Ability to take initiative and utilize innovative techniques and ingenuity
- Ability to interact with various departments throughout the organization
- Ability to work flexible hours, if needed
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse patients, staff, peer groups, and varied agency and institutional representatives
- Ability to function in a variety of care environments, including home settings, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living environment, etc.
- Ability to manage conflict situations
- Ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple projects or tasks
- Ability to adhere to organizational standards, policies and procedures
- Ability to operate a motorized vehicle
- Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups
- Ability to learn, focus, understand, and evaluate information and determine appropriate actions
- Ability to accept direction and feedback, as well as tolerate and manage stress
- Ability to see, read, hear, and speak clearly for at least 6 hours/day
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, push, pull and perform repetitive finger and wrist movement for at least 3-6 hours/day
- Ability to lift, carry, crouch, crawl, reach, climb stairs and/or pinch small objects for at least 3 hours/day
Working Conditions
- Work Environment(s): Indoor/Office Community Facilities/Security Outdoor Exposure
- Member/Patient Facing:
- No Telephonic In Person
- Hazards:
- May include, but not limited to, physical, ergonomic, and biological hazards.
- Equipment:
- General office equipment and/or mobile technology.
- Travel:
- Requires travel outside of the workplace at least weekly; the employee's personal vehicle may be used. Driving infractions will be monitored in accordance with organizational policy.
- Schedule:
- Ability to work flexible hours, if needed.
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