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Morehouse Community Medical Centers, Inc.

At CommuniHealth Services, Inc. we offer you much more than just a job in the healthcare industry. We offer career opportunities for people who have a calling to share their gifts and talents. In addition to competitive salaries and generous benefits, we offer you something special - the chance to help and serve people in need throughout the communities we serve.Performs a variety of patient care responsibilities including taking vital signs, recording patient complaints and histories, drawing blood, patient education, and assisting providers with procedures. This position requires compliance with CommuniHealth Services (CHS) written standards, including the Compliance Plan and policies and procedures (including the Code of Conduct).Responsibilities:1. Functions within the scope of their approved competency skills checklist.2. Performs selected nursing and administrative duties, and assists providers as part of the clinical care team.3. Conducts pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating patient charts prior to appointment with recent test results and correspondence and determines needed services per practice protocol.4. Confers with provider regarding any incomplete patient tests/consults or other incomplete orders prior to patient visit.5. Prepares patients for examination and treatment by escorting them from the waiting area to the exam room and taking histories and vital signs.6. Prepares, cleans and maintains exam and treatment rooms.7. Gives injections and draws blood; assists with EKGs, pelvic exams and office procedures as needed; and provides other patient care services as directed by the providers.8. Maintains sample medication records, administers medication upon provider order and responds to medication requests per practice protocol.9. Prepares and maintains clinical supplies and equipment.10. Coordinates care with disease management or case management programs as needed.11. Documents, maintains, copies and scans pertinent information in to the patient medical record.12. Provides patient counseling/teaching.13. Verifies and administers immunizations to patients who are not up to date according to the Louisiana Immunization Network System (LINKS) per provider&rsquo;s order. Correctly adds the immunizations given into LINKS.14. Discards all medical waste in accordance with the clinic waste disposal policy and guidelines established by OSHA and EPA.15. Attends two (2) school events such as Open House, etc. to promote SBHC per school year.16. Cleans and runs quality control on equipment as detailed in the clinic policy.17. Treats staff, providers, visitors and patients with dignity and respect.18. Inventories medical supplies and emergency medical bag per schedule, orders supplies and mediations for office as needed.19. Completes required CHS training per policy, maintains compliance with and knowledge of all CHS departmental, facility specific and system-wide policy and procedure, attends mandatory departmental meetings and/or training, and follows CHS Mission, Vision and Values in delivery of all services.20. Attends and participates in continuing educational programs designed to keep you abreast of changes in your profession.21. Participates in all appropriate meetings within the organization.22. Maintains a working knowledge of all health information management issues such as HIPAA, Corporate Compliance, and other such healthcare regulations as well as compliance with HRSA regulations.23. This position requires work beyond normal working hours.24. Performs other duties as may be assignedSkills:1. Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.2. Knowledge of medical practice and care.3. Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.4. Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments.5. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions.6. Ability to take vital signs.7. Skill in developing and maintaining clinical quality assurance.8. Skill in identifying and resolving problems.9. Ability to maintain records and record test results.10. Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.11. Ability to use good reasoning, judgment, and react calmly in emergency situations.12. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, coworkers, and the public.13. Must have patience, tact, enthusiasm, and a cheerful disposition, as well as be willing to handle persons based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.Education:1. Certificate or Associates Degree of Licensed Practical Nursing2. Current LPN license3. Current CPR certification4. Pharmacology Certification preferred but not required5. Phlebotomy Certification preferred but not required6. EKG Certification preferred but not requiredEnvironmental/Working Conditions:1. Works in a well-lighted/ventilated office area of the facility.2. Is subject to frequent interruptions.3. Is involved with personnel, patients, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions/circumstances.4. Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset personnel, patients, visitors, etc.5. Is willing to work beyond normal working hours: weekends, holidays, and other shifts/positions as necessary.6. Attends and participates in continuing educational programs designed to keep you abreast of changes in your profession.7. Is subject to cuts, bruises, falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the work day.8. May be exposed to blood borne pathogens, infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including the potential exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.Physical Demands:1. Must be able to handle occasional lifting and pulling.2. Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.3. Must be able to function independently, have personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with patients, personnel, and support agencies.4. Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility.#EqualEmploymentOpportunityJob Type: Full-timeBenefits:<ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee discount</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Referral program</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>License/Certification:<ul><li>LPN (Required)</li><li>CPR (Required)</li></ul>Ability to Relocate:<ul><li>West Monroe, LA 71292: Relocate before starting work (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) School Based Health Center - Riser Middle School

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LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) School Based Health Center - Riser Middle School