Licensed Practical Nurse

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

DePaul Community Health Centers (DCHC) operates multiple Federally Qualified Health Centers in the Greater New Orleans area. DCHC is committed to improving the health status of communities and continues a long tradition of health ministry. DCHC is seeking full-time LPN Clinic Nurses to work with the Integrated Care Team and track abnormal cancer screenings, complete medication refill requests and respond to clinical calls. The candidate filling this role will also support the Integrated Care Team by assisting with patient education sessions as needed. The LPN Clinic Nurse will serve as a clinical resource for support staff.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

1. Tracks patients with abnormal cancer screens and ensures the next step has been completed by the patient. Ensures documentation of patients’ awareness and response to next steps in the process.
2. Completes medication refill requests for assigned health center providers.
3. Responds to clinical calls placed in the EMR; documents outcome of the telephone encounter in the electronic health record.
4. Works collaboratively with the Integrated Care Team and supports the patients’ and teams’ efforts to improve patient outcomes.
5. Provides patient education and teaching regarding disease processes.
6. Follows up with patients to keep track of their progress on completion of scheduled diagnostic tests.
7. Uses Motivational Interviewing during patient encounters to examine barriers and challenges for patients reaching their health goals.
8. Attends staff meetings, trainings and other meetings as requested.
9. Maintains a high level of ethical conduct regarding confidentiality, dual-relationships, and professional stature
10. Adheres to professional standards as outlined by protocols, rules and regulations of ADSNO.
11. Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Lifting, twisting, standing, bending will occur. Work will require some sort of physical activity to be performed. Employee will be required to travel from time to time and must be willing to work at various health center sites.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is normally performed within health centers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of LPN courses and must hold a current, unrestricted license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse

Must have personal and reliable transportation, valid Driver’s license, Minimum current liability automobile insurance required

Must have a Positive attitude, Engaging disposition, Clear and Accurate Documentation Skills, Organized, General computer literacy, Experience with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Able to Multi-task, Excellent Decision Making and Critical Thinking skills, Excellent Verbal and Written Communication, Empathy and Compassion towards others, Integrity, Seamless ability to connect with the Community, Able to work with other team members, Must possess Multi-cultural sensitivity, Understand the community served