Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Salary Range: $23.12 - $27.20 per hour

General Statement  

Under direction of the PureView Clinical Nursing Manager, this position provides direct patient care and health care provider support. 

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Provides direct patient care and health care provider support 

• Assists clinic providers and team members with diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures  

• Administers medications, vaccines and prescribed treatments 

• Conducts initial health interviews 

• Prepares patients for examination 

• Prepares and cleans equipment, exam rooms and treatment rooms  

• Administers first aid 

• Performs routine laboratory procedures including venipuncture and CLIA waived tests 

• Maintains clinical and patient records 

• Monitors supplies and medications 

• Provides patient and family health counseling and education 

• Creates referrals and lab/diagnostic orders as prescribed by health care provider; 

• Schedules external diagnostics and procedures 

• Responds to inquiries from patients, pharmacies and providers;  

• Provides health counseling and education materials regarding preventive health and lifestyle modifications 

• Participates in clinic quality improvement activities and projects 

• May perform receptionist and clerical duties 

• May act as float nurse as assigned 

• Performs other duties as assigned 

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Required Qualifications – Experience & Education  

The above knowledge, skills, and abilities are typically acquired through: 

• Completion of an accredited nursing program 

• One (1) year medical office or hospital experience 

• Current licensed practical nurse licensure in Montana and BLS certification required  

• Community health center clinic experience preferred 

Knowledge Skills & Abilities    

• Knowledge of Montana Code Annotated and County regulations; 

• PureView Health Center policies, procedures and functions; 

• Principles and practices of public health, family practice and behavioral health clinic nursing; 

• Applicable public health statutes and ordinances; 

• Measures, techniques, prevention and reporting of communicable diseases; 

• Patient education and support techniques; 

• Medical terminology; 

• Professional ethics, standards, practices and responsibilities; 

• HIPAA and records confidentiality requirements;  

• Infection control measures and practices;  

• Electronic health records; 

• Access and maintain medical records according to prescribed clinic standards;  

• Use common office machines; 

• Understand and follow provider instructions; 

• Operate computers and related software, including word processing and spreadsheet programs; 

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing; 

• Provide patient care according to prescribed standards; 

• Use medical instruments and equipment according to prescribed standards;  

• Establish effective working relationships with fellow employees, providers, supervisors, patients and community members. 

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Special Requirements 

• Must be Licensed as an LPN in the State of Montana.  

• Must have current BLS certification. 

• Some travel may be required. 

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