Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse, Center for Women's Medicine

Valley Health Partners, Allentown, PA

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides care to designated patients within the Pennsylvania Licensed Practical Nurse Scope of Practice. Provides care coordination across the continuum. Participates in Network quality improvement initiatives. Demonstrates annual competence with clinical skills, clinical equipment, and electronic medical record system. Performs administrative functions as necessary.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing Program
• Bachelor’s degree in a health science, or a related field, preferred.

Experience:

• 1 – 2 years of experience working in an office based medical clinic, preferred.

Licensure:

• LPN license in Pennsylvania
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills. Good time management and organization skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift and move patients.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Extensive knowledge of basic health care procedures.
• Knowledge in measuring and administering medication.
• Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time

Essential Functions:

Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth and development.

• Demonstrates annual competency with clinical skills, clinical equipment, and electronic medical record system.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the problem-solving process in the identification and resolution of issues. Refers problems when they are beyond his or her scope of authority or ability, utilizing the accepted chain of command.
• Demonstrates motivation for learning through independent reading, professional networking, and/or attending relevant conferences & workshops.
• Gives and receives constructive feedback, also listens effectively and is open to opposing points of view.

Functions as part of a practice care team to implement and evaluate the care and education for designated group of patients.

• Utilizes appropriate and acceptable intervention behaviors and communication styles in order to effectively
• facilitate teamwork.
• Adheres to the VHPCHC Confidentiality policy without exception and consistently takes measures to protect patients Protected Health Information (PHI) per HIPAA guidelines.
• Demonstrates knowledge of & applies patient centered care concepts and respects the rights of patients & their families.
• Identify patients with actual or potential health care needs that would require care. Follows established workflows to close care gaps.

Maintains clinical competence and demonstrates proficiency with the Organization’s quality improvement initiatives.

• Actively participates in the Organization’s quality improvement initiatives.
• As requested, willingly accepts and completes in a timely manner, assignments within abilities and professional expertise, to support department and the Organization’s goals and initiatives.
• Maintains a climate of open communication by listening, providing regular feedback, and involving other colleagues in policy, procedure, and/or guideline development. Fosters cooperative spirit, effort, and teamwork.

Performs selected administrative functions to support patient care delivery and administrative office responsibilities.

• Demonstrates appropriate non-verbal behaviors.
• Facilitates coordination of care across settings for a designated population, assuring that labs, studies, and referrals are completed and results discussed with the patient. Emphasis on seamless transitions in and out of inpatient settings, including establishing direct linkages to inpatient care teams.
• Maintains knowledge of registration, insurance, managed care plans, medical authorization requirements, and referral coordination.
• Performs patient care and procedures, utilizing sound clinical judgment, approved procedures/techniques, equipment, and supplies. Adheres to VHPCHC policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
• Provides phone advice to patients and responds to patient inquiries using sound clinical judgment, protocols, and established VHPCHC guidelines.

Provides coordination of care across the continuum (inpatient/outpatient/community) to assure appropriate utilization of clinical and community resources.

• Coordinates internal and external appointments for new and established patients based on patient’s medical need, preference, and the practice schedule.
• Functions within the Scope of Practice of a Licensed Practical Nurse. Refers problems beyond the Scope of Practice appropriately.
• Intervenes to prevent, minimize, or correct actual or potential patient risks based upon observation of physiological, behavioral, and environmental factors.
• Provides education to patients, assures education materials are current & appropriate, and evaluates the effectiveness of patient education. Refers all questions outside the scope of responsibility to the appropriate individual.

Performs other related duties as assigned by the Leadership Team.

Benefits:

• Choice of medical, dental, and vision plans with great coverage at VERY affordable rates.
• 403b Retirement Plan with generous company match
• Paid Time Off for holidays, vacation, sick & personal days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement