What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at The Good Shepherd Community Clinic, Inc.?
Benefits:
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Weekends and evenings off
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Wellness resources
- Vision insurance
About Us:
The Good Shepherd Community Clinic, Inc. is building healthy people through whole-patient wellness and trauma informed care. Our proactive focus and integrated approach to caring for the whole person allows the GSCC to provide quality and affordable health, dental, and pharmaceutical care to thousands of patients each year without regard for socio-economic or insurance status. Good Shepherd team members are passionate about making a difference in our patients’ lives. We are a driven, focused, innovative, hardworking, respectful team that is focused on working as one to improve the lives of our patients.
The Good Shepherd Community Clinic, Inc. is building healthy people through whole-patient wellness and trauma informed care. Our proactive focus and integrated approach to caring for the whole person allows the GSCC to provide quality and affordable health, dental, and pharmaceutical care to thousands of patients each year without regard for socio-economic or insurance status. Good Shepherd team members are passionate about making a difference in our patients’ lives. We are a driven, focused, innovative, hardworking, respectful team that is focused on working as one to improve the lives of our patients.
Mission: The GSCC exists so that the working poor and others who lack healthcare access receive quality care and improved health outcomes.
Vision: Empowering Well-Being
Core Values: Love, Respect, Fight, Resilience and Flexibility
Position Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team. As an LPN at our practice, you will be responsible for providing high-quality nursing care to our patients while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and patient satisfaction.
\Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop collaborative treatment plans.
- Promote patient empowerment and self-determination; assist with adherence to treatment plans and self-management goals.
- Monitor, evaluate, and document patient progress.
- Collaborate with outside service providers to coordinate patient treatment and manage referrals.
- Record all interventions in patient charts and produce service delivery and outcome reports.
- Communicate through personal contact, phone, email, and regular mail; return messages promptly.
- Work with Chief Operations Officer and Clinical Director on data collection for outcome measurement reporting.
- Report patient progress in files and to medical staff.
- Collect and prepare laboratory specimens; coordinate with lab companies as needed.
- Perform basic laboratory and point-of-care testing.
Personal Specifications:
- Respect and value for all people
- Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
- Exceptional internal and external customer service
- Positive and proactive attitude
- High level of personal and professional integrity and discretion
- Quick-thinking with a commitment to maintaining top-notch customer service and professionalism
- Mature with excellent problem-solving abilities
- Self-motivated and driven
- Inspirational leadership, leading by example and instilling confidence
What Expertise You Will Bring
- Oklahoma Licensed Professional Nurse (LPN) License. Must have a current and valid LPN license in the state of Oklahoma.
- Effective Communication. Strong ability to communicate with diverse individuals, including patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking: Demonstrated skills in problem-solving and critical thinking to provide the best patient care.
- Respect and Compassion: Deep respect for the dignity of all patients and their families/caregivers.
- Technical Proficiency: Excellent computer skills for efficient internal communication and documentation.
- Team Collaboration: Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk and hear, both in person and by telephone. Requires sitting, standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Must have strength sufficient to assist with lifting and transferring a patient and perform CPR. Must have sufficient mobility to sit, stand, bend, stoop, and bend down to the floor; ability to move around rapidly; and to move in small, confined areas.
Salary : $20 - $28
