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OUTREACH COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS Licensed Practical Nurse in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: JOB PURPOSE AND REPORTING STRUCTURE: Under the direction of the Director of Clinics and Provider Relations, and the direct supervision of the RN-Nurse Manager. The Licensed Practical Nurse provides general nursing care, including treatments, administering medication to patients, prepares patients for and assists in examinations. Provides patient education within their scope of practice to meet the needs of OCHC\'s patient population. Records appropriate information in patient records, oversees and directs medical assistants and manages patient flow in the department. Performs various support specialist duties to ensure optimal patient flow and excellent customer service in accordance with OCHC policies, practices and procedures. All duties performed must reflect their scope of practice. The LPN also has a reporting relationship with the Chief Medical Officer for clinical and relevant issues. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES perform all general duties as Licensed Practical Nurse. Other duties may be assigned. Coordinate/ensure providers schedules are reviewed the day before to determine the appropriateness of the schedule and that the necessary equipment is available the day of the patient\'s visit. Coordinate/ensure that charts are reviewed prior to patient arrival to assure necessary reports are available prior to patient\'s arrival; review and follow up on lab reports in accordance with departmental protocol. Obtain vital signs and chief complaint per clinic protocol, prepare patients for exam and/or treatment, collect data and initiate appropriate procedures per department protocol. Report abnormalities to provider. Under the direct supervision of the RN, provide telephone and in-person triage, utilizing triage policies and protocols, within their scope of practice and skill level. Schedule appointments, referrals/consultations, collecting specimens, performing rapid tests, and assisting those with special needs, etc. Comply with all policies and procedures related to the clinical and corporation (nursing, human resources, safety and security, etc.). Provide patient education within scope of practice and skill level. Perform and/or assist with EKGs, nebulizer treatments, wound care, other treatments/procedures, vaccinations, medication administration, and other common ambulatory care procedures under the direction of the RN based on written provider orders on the patient order sheet and clinical procedures. Provide routine immunizations for patients per protocol. Operate and supervise operation of specialized equipment assigned to... For full info follow application link. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/F65D7271601E40F9