License Practical Nurse (P/T 16 hours)

Position Summary:Reporting to the Registered Nurse will provide for medication dispensing and nursing assistance in the diagnosis, and continuous primary medical care to participants.Will act and function as the HIV Coordinator of services for the clinic.

Direct Supervisor: Medical DirectorResponsibilities:

• Assists the Registered Nurse in the performance of the Registered Nurse's duties.
• In the absence of the Registered Nurse the LPN will perform all Registered Nurse Responsibilities to assure the continued operation of the clinic.
• Verifies the identification and observes the behavior of patients to whom medication or other medical services are provided.
• Will act as the HIV Coordinator for the clinic. This includes the responsibility for tracking the HIV patients for medical care.
• Must adhere to all procedures referable to accounting for medication dispensed to patients and reporting any deviations immediately to the Registered Nurse.
• Maintains the medical charts, the medical unit appointment book and daily visit logbook.
• Performs the appropriate independent nursing follow-up care of patients.
• Assists in the identification and recall of patients for follow-up medical and nursing care. This includes the monitoring of urine toxicology.
• Assists in the performance of admission and physical examinations.
• Provides the physician or physician assistant with urine toxicology and other laboratory data as they become available.
• Attends on a punctual basis clinic meeting.
• Performs any and all tasks necessary to improve the quality of care, to improve the productivity of medical staff, and to improve participants satisfaction with the medical/nursing care they receive.
• Performs any and all tasks necessary to enhance reimbursement and reduce denials for services rendered.
• Performs phlebotomy, EKGs, vital signs and assists in urine collection.

The schedule is predictable with no overnight shifts

Qualifications:

• Licensed Practical Nursing state certification required:
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Three (3) years of nursing experience is preferred.
• Excellent computer skills and working knowledge of electronic medical records required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and co-workers.
• Strong teamwork capabilities.
• Passionate about working with individuals who needed assistance.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus.
• Personal experience with recovery and/or criminal justice issues a plus