Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Mallory Community Health Center
Are you passionate about providing excellent patient care and making a difference in the lives of your community? Mallory Community Health Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our growing healthcare team.
Join our team at Mallory Community Health Center (MCHC) as a Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) and contribute to our mission of providing high-quality healthcare services to those who need it most. We are looking for an LPN who shares our values of compassion, professionalism, and teamwork.
About Us : At Mallory Community Health Center, we are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care to our community. We believe in a collaborative work environment where each team member plays an integral role in promoting the health and well-being of our patients.
Why Join Us?
- Mission-Driven Work : Support a community-focused healthcare organization dedicated to improving lives.
- Professional Growth : Opportunities for training, development, and career advancement.
- Comprehensive Benefits : Competitive salary, health insurance, retirement plans, and more.
- Positive Work Environment : Join a team of passionate professionals in a supportive setting.
Key Responsibilities :
Assist medical provider with patient office visits : including, scheduling appointments, patient referrals, putting patients in rooms, interviewing patients, recording vital signs including pulse rate, blood pressure, height and weight, and enter information in patient's electronic medical record.In consultation with the provider and nursing staff, teach, promote, and inform patients and their families on illness management such as how to manage symptoms of chronic disease (i.e. diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, etc.)Perform select clinical tests including urinalysis, phlebotomy, urine culture and sensitivity, pregnancy tests, blood glucose monitoring, etc.Utilize population health systems such as Athena and Aledade to export documentation required for Huddle Sessions, medication reconciliation, and appointment follow-up for patients.Perform routine equipment inspection, cleaning, calibration, quality assurance, and coordinate any maintenance or repairs.Administer, topical, oral or injectable medications, and document medication under physician's order and follow the six (6) medication rights and reduce the potential for medical error.Set up proper equipment for specific office-based procedures.Assist providers with office-based procedures.Dispose of biohazard waste according to OSHA standards.Sterilize, package, and autoclave instruments, using proper sterilization protocols.Label and process patient specimens as needed, including tracking specimens in appropriate logs.Organize exam rooms, including general cleaning, upkeep, and re-stocking of supplies.Field patient telephone calls and respond accordingly.Develop relationships across broad organizational lines and where innovative and unstructured situations arise. Relationships usually involve combined skills in communicating, understanding and flexibility with workflows.Refer to other team members such as case management, QI / QA team, etc.Responsible for clinical box messages and timely response to patient requests.In consultation with the provider and nursing staff, teach, promote, and inform patients and their families on illness management such as how to manage symptoms of chronic disease (i.e. diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, etc.)Change dressings, applying bandages, removing sutures and other first aid procedures.Appropriately dispense vaccinations through AccuShelf.Maintain clinical lab books through recording daily lab procedures conducted, obtaining and tracking lab reports.Demonstrate appropriate hand washing technique to ensure proper infection control and follow universal precautions.Perform all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical / health care errors.Administer immunizations for influenza, tetanus, childhood immunizations, etc. & eye and hearing tests for school physicals.Perform other necessary duties as required by the Community Health Center to meet the goals of providing primary health care.Qualifications :
Education : Graduate of an accredited practical nursing (PN) program
Experience : Minimum 1-3 years' experience in a medical clinical setting preferred
Skills & Abilities :
Strong knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and techniques.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.Empathy and professionalism when working with patients of all ages and backgrounds.Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems or the ability to learn new software quickly.Ability to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team.Personal Attributes :
Compassionate and patient-centered attitude.Strong organizational and time management skills.Ability to remain calm and provide high-quality care under pressure.A commitment to continuous learning and professional development.What We Offer :
Competitive salary and benefits packageHealth, Dental, and Vision InsuranceCompany Paid Basic Life / AD&D InsuranceAncillary Benefits (Accident, Cancer, Disability, Critical Illness, Whole Life, Term Life, and Hospital Confinement)Retirement plan optionsGenerous vacation / sick leave and holiday pay schedulePublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible EmployerLoan Repayment and Scholarship OpportunitiesSupportive, friendly work environment with opportunities for professional development and growthThe opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of our patientsJoin Our Team!
If you are a motivated candidate looking to make an impact, we would love to hear from you! Apply today to become part of Mallory Community Health Center , where your skills and dedication contribute to the success of our organization and the well-being of our community.
Be a Part of Something Bigger!
At MCHC, we believe in our mission to drive meaningful change in the communities we serve. If you're ready to apply your expertise in a role that truly makes a difference, don't wait-take the next step in your career today. We can't wait to welcome you to our team!
Mallory Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
