LPN - Heart of the City Health Center - Behavioral Health

As an integral member of the healthcare team, the LPN provides direct and indirect nursing care to patients as delegated by a Registered Nurse or provider. This is a part time 30 hours per week position typically working during normal clinic hours (typically Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.). 

Welcome to Cherry Health - video about Cherry Health

Who we are:

Cherry Health, Michigan’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), operates in six counties across the state, is based in Grand Rapids. With a team of more than 800 health care professionals at 20 locations, Cherry Health focuses on removing barriers, expanding access, and delivering comprehensive quality health care services to underserved communities, regardless of an individual’s insurance status or ability to pay. We provide primary care, dental, vision, behavioral health, pharmacy services, substance abuse services, school based health centers and more.

Our Mission: 

Cherry Health improves the health and wellness of individuals by providing comprehensive primary and behavioral health care while encouraging access by those who are underserved.

Our Vision: 

Our community will be healthier because we will seek out and welcome those who need our services. All will be treated as family with integrated, coordinated care to improve health and personal well-being.

Our Values:

• Collaboration – Support the Cherry Health mission by encouraging teamwork to accomplish organizational goals.
• Customer Service – Serve internal and external customers in a welcoming manner with compassionate care.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – Build a stronger culture through treating all patients and staff with respect, dignity and compassion.
• Innovation – Embrace creativity to improve patient care and workplace efficiency while remaining curious and open to learning.
• Integrity – Uphold the highest ethical standards by being honest and trustworthy.
• Professionalism – Create a positive work environment where we care accountable for our decision, our action and the results.

Benefits:

Cherry Health has excellent benefit offerings, check out a sample of the benefits available to our team members below!

• 3 Medical Insurance Plan options for you and your family
• Dental and Vision Insurance Plans with providers across the State of Michigan
• Generous Paid Time Off benefit that includes 8 paid full day holidays (Including Black Friday!) and 2 half day paid holidays!
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with generous employer match
• MET and MESP 529 Savings Plans
• Pet Insurance!
• Vendor discounts and much more!

Requirements:

• Associates Degree or certification as an LPN. Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Michigan and BLS/CPR certification required. 
• One year experience as an LPN with ambulatory care experience preferred,  or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job listed above.

Responsibilities:

• Perform all delegated duties within the scope of education and validated competencies.
• Assist with patient flow and clinical support functions which may include scheduling appointments and managing external referrals.
• Take and record vital signs.
• Prepare for and assist providers with examinations and procedures, and carry out necessary clean-up.
• Obtain lab specimens, perform tests, and document results.
• Order and schedule lab tests.
• Administer medications per Agency guidelines.
• Complete clinical documentation per established Agency protocols.
• Participate in coordination of care which includes clinical data extraction and documentation at the direction of the RN or provider.
• Implement provider orders using established Agency protocols when applicable.
• Complete chart preparation for each patient including review of the population health management system, review and update incomplete orders and referrals, and gather other information that may be required such as Michigan Automated Prescription Services (MAPS). Record information in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Take phone calls, gather information, and provide information to appropriate staff for direction.  Conduct follow-up calls in a timely manner, and provide education and instruction within scope of practice.
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Deadline:

We are accepting applications for this position until the position is filled.

Our policy is to offer all employees and applicants for employment equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, or any other protected category.