LPN-TEAM LEAD-PRESUMPTIVE ELIGIBILITY

LPN-TEAM LEAD-PRESUMPTIVE ELIGIBILITY

Purpose of Job

The purpose of this classification is to provide prenatal navigation, and basic care to patients as well as leading the health service clerks team in administrative duties. Participate in daily supervision, clinical direction, organization and planning.

Essential Functions

The Licensed Practical Nurse-Team Lead-Presumptive Eligibility is responsible for the following essential functions:

• Provides daily supervision of assigned staff in designated clinic, maintains staff time and attendance, provides guidance and expertise and participates in conflict resolution and addressing concerns


• Participates in selection, training, handling employee concerns, counseling, and contributing to evaluations


• Will learn health service clerk role to provide leadership support and coverage


• Interpret and enforce agency policy and procedure with support of Clinical Nurse Program Manager


• Perform point of care testing, compartment swab, phlebotomy and specimen packing and transport


• Evaluate clients for program eligibility for the Tennessee Breast and Cervical Screening Program (TBCSP), Family Planning, Presumptive Eligibility, and other services (including but not limited to WIC, Quitline, breastfeeding, etc.) and referred or enrolled accordingly


• Provides prenatal navigation and counseling


• Perform a minimum of three follow-up prenatal navigations phone calls, documenting barriers, resolution of barriers, and any other assistance provided in the client’s medical records, track and follow up with clients to monitor compliance with referrals, screenings, diagnostics, and/or treatment


• Collect and submit required data pertaining to specific programs or care pathways


• Collect health information and accurately document in electronic health record system


• Prepare patients for medical treatments under direct supervision of clinical nurse program manager, nurses and nurse practitioners


• Take and record vital signs as necessary collect health information and accurately document in electronic health record system


• Administer vaccinations and other injections as needed


• Issue medications prescribed by provider


• Observe patients and report adverse reactions to medical personnel in charge


• Perform phlebotomy


• Communicate moderately complex information to coworkers and patients


• Perform other duties as assigned by the clinical manager


• Maintains knowledge of legal limitations while performing job functions.


• Participates in continuing education programs, attends in-service training annually; attends mandatory CPR class yearly; attends regular staff meetings


• Perform duties in a variety of setting including Women’s Health, Mobile Medical Unit and correctional facility

Additional Job Functions

• Respond to and report immediately if called upon by local, regional or central office supervisors, as part of a coordinated emergency response by the Knox County Mayor’s Office


• Ensure regular, punctual attendance during scheduled work hours


• Perform other duties as required

Minimum Training & Qualifications

• LPN License and CPR


• Minimum of one year of previous medical facility experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN); must maintain state of Tennessee


• Must hold and maintain a current valid Tennessee driver’s license.


• Must have reliable transportation and maintain minimum automobile liability insurance that meets Tennessee's financial responsibility law.


• Licensure/certification requirements in nursing and advanced pharmacology


• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered for employment into the position

Specialized Knowledge

• The position requires a vocational/technical school diploma from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with one - years’ related experience

Competencies

• Basic understanding of computers, printers, and other office equipment


• Must be proficient in Windows OS and Microsoft Office


• Ability to focus and demonstrate great attention to detail.


• Ability to leadand work cooperatively as a member of a team.


• Ability to perform in a position of moderate complexity.


• Ability to solve somewhat difficult problems.


• Ability to communicate moderately complex information verbally and in writing in an effective manner.


• Ability to direct the work of others


• Ability to maintain confidentiality of client information.


• Ability to work independently with limited direct supervision.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires the ability to engage occasional moderate effort or frequent periods of light physical activity (20-50lbs)

Occupational Hazards

• N/A

Knox County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Knox County Government may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Posting Start : 02/05/2025

Posting End : 02/19/2025

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $20.85