LPN

Statement of Purpose: This position will be based in Metro Inclusive Health’s Hillsborough locations, working in a unique community based setting where we are providing Primary Care and additional supportive services. This position provides direct nursing services and procedures to patients; works as part of a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient quality of life though competent medical intervention; and ensures all documentation is compliance with professional and legal standards. Starting in 2022, we will begin providing Pediatric services as well.

Primary Tasks/Responsibilities:

• Performs medical intake procedures including taking vital signs, reviewing medical history, and completing risk assessments.

• Records and reports symptoms, reactions, treatments and changes in patient’s conditions.

• Completes all physician orders including venipuncture lab draws, medication administration/injectable, etc.

• Completes prior authorizations, specialist referrals, and other administrative tasks as quickly as possible for patient benefit

• Triages patient phone calls and walk-ins, prioritizes emergencies for medical referral

• Completes health education counseling for all patients

• Accurate assimilation, interpretation and reporting of changing patient data

• Maintains confidentiality regarding patient and/or family in accordance with established protocols.

• Reviews charts of patients on a daily basis to ensure all necessary documentation is present, current, and complete to facilitate physician visit.

• Assists with data collection as requested

• Demonstrates courtesy, compassion, and respect in all interpersonal and professional relationships with clients, staff, and visitors.

• Adheres to ethical and legal standards of professional practice.

• Maintains professional manner in all aspects of job tasks

• Collaborates with METRO team members to coordinate patient services

• Reevaluate and follow-up on patients treatment and health status to evaluate the efficacy of education and counseling approaches and strategies

• Documents all patient care in an accurate, timely, legible manner in compliance with Board of Nursing Protocol.

• Participates in clinic-related research activities and is aware of relevant research protocols under direction of physician investigator

• Promotes and practices Metro’s values and mission, and adheres to all policies and procedures

• Files physician dictations, lab reports, referrals, and flow sheets daily.

• Completes all medical record requests as requested by physician

• Continues ongoing personal professional training and education to advance skills/knowledge.

• Provides assistance in all clinical areas, as needed, and supported by professional licensure and accepted, appropriate medical protocols.

• Utilize resources in a cost effective manner.

• Performs all other duties as assigned. Willing to travel and work between multiple clinics.

Education/Professional:

• LPN licensure from accredited school, currently licensed to practice in the State of Florida

• Two (2) years of relevant work experience

• CPR Certified

• Minimum two years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Demonstrates knowledge of documentation protocols.

• Demonstrates experience with OSHA mandates, documentation, and compliance.

• Demonstrates knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, medications, and accepted treatment practices.

• Ability and willingness to make independent nursing decisions based on nursing assessment.

• Demonstrates ability to self-motivate.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

• Demonstrates ability to coordinate a multitude of tasks as required.

• Maintains ongoing, appropriate documentation of all activities as needed.

• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.

• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures

• Knowledge of patient evaluation and triage procedures.

• Knowledge of community health services and agencies

• Ability to apply principals of health promotion and disease prevention.

• Able to work with health professional in a team environment.

Bilingual is a Plus

Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain valid Florida driver’s license and proof of insurance

• Must have reliable and accessible auto vehicle.

• Must pass necessary fingerprinting, Level II background checks and employment eligibility verification through the

U. S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system,