LPN

JOB SUMMARY    

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for performing health care and related tasks within the Health Care Center of Compass Community Health within the guidelines of the state of Ohio Board of Nursing and the policy and procedures of Compass Community Health   

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS   

Essential functions are duties, which are essential or primary to the position or the reason the position exists. An individual must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.   

1. Provides patient care and nursing services as allowed within the guidelines of the state of Ohio Board of Nursing.   
2. Assists Medical Clinic Office Manager with inventory control in health center.   
3. Works with other health center staff to maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment for staff and patients.   
4. Assists Medical Clinic Office Manager in maintaining accurate and up to date policies and procedures, protocols, and standing orders as well as compliance issues required by funding, licensure, and certifying bodies.   
5. Positively represents the department/agency through appropriate interaction, personal appearance and attitude.   
6. Maintains patient confidentiality at all time as required by 42 CFR and HIPAA.      

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS   

Secondary functions are duties, which are not exclusive of the position, can be performed by other positions; however, secondary duties are to be performed for the efficiency of Compass Community Health.   

1. Assists with office tasks as needed   
2. Performs any other duties as assigned by the Medical Clinic Office Manager      

COMPETENCIES     

1. Knowledge/skill regarding patient/family health care practices across the life span.   
2. Ability in the area of effective communication and interpersonal skills with public and co-workers   
3. Demonstrates appropriate understanding of working with confidential material and situations   
4. Ability to understand and assimilate new information quickly   
5. Ability to accurately complete reports, gather statistics, transfer data      

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, INCLUDING TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE      

1. Holds and maintains licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN in the state of Ohio.   
2. Prior experience working in patient/family health care environment preferred   
3. Knowledge about the disease of alcohol addiction preferred