Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

The clinic nurse is a care team member with unique responsibilities that touch all aspects of patient care. The clinic nurse embraces a team-based approach and is competent to function as an integral part of the patient care team. Nurses in this position can function in all care team job roles including care coordination, case management, and patient navigation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communication: Conveys information accurately and efficiently. Written communication is direct, concise, and easy to understand.
• Decision-making: Gathers necessary information to make good and timely decisions. Uses sound judgment and instincts.
• Directing others/Delegation: Assesses other staff member abilities and provides coaching and recognition. Continually monitors and oversees other support staff performance.
• Planning/Priority setting: Organises tasks and objectives in order of importance, timing, and predicted results. Works within measurable goals and outcomes.
• Problem solving: Works systematically to solve problems. Develops reasonable and timely resolutions.
• Initiative: Takes prompt action to accomplish objectives. Seeks to resolve problems without being asked.

Key Functions:

• Provides comprehensive nursing assessment and documents appropriately according to developmental level and emotional state.
• Assists provider with obtaining patient histories and anticipating current needs.
• Plans care by reviewing schedules and charts to proactively prepare for patient encounters.
• Knowledgeable of clinical quality measures and preventive health maintenance recommendations. Educates patients, family members, and other staff members in these areas.
• Performs nursing interventions in a professional, competent manner.
• Maintains competency in nursing skills and stays current with professional practice guidelines.
• Maintains strong knowledge base in medication management to include medication reconciliation, refills, immunisation guidelines, etc.
• Understands population health and works collaboratively with the health care team to promote health and wellness.

OTHER ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Grace Health recognises that managing patient care is a team effort that involves clinical and non-clinical staff. All employees must embrace a team-based approach to patient care and understand that each role is important to our success. Team members must demonstrate excellent team communication and coordination to provide quality patient care. Care coordination includes communicating with community organisations, health plans, facilities, and specialists. Care team members understand and embrace the concept of population management and proactively address the needs of patients and families served by this practice. Team members must demonstrate skill and knowledge related to effective communication with vulnerable patient populations. Team members must participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities within the organisation to ensure patients receive high quality care. All team members will be involved in the process of improving quality outcomes. Team members will participate in the review and evaluation processes of practice performance and help to identify opportunities for improvement. Team members will participate in Grace Health's advocacy program.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Follows policies and procedures of the clinic and evidence-based guidelines for patient care.
• Maintains good attendance and adheres to staff requirements outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Maintains timely documentation of all work assignments.
• Always maintain patient confidentiality.
• Routinely keeps supervisor informed.
• Flexible in being able to multi-task.
• Works effectively and at an efficient pace.
• Works cooperatively with providers, leadership, and peers.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to assist in advancing Grace Health’s mission and to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS:

• Communication
• Computer/Technology
• Conflict resolution
• Customer service
• Team building
• Time management
• Critical thinking
• Leadership

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Current license to practice nursing in the state of Kentucky. 1-3 years nursing experience preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Grace Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.