Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Care

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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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Candidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply. CareOregon is committed to building a linguistically and culturally diverse and inclusive work environment.

Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer. CareOregon considers all candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

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