Job Description

Job Location Northland - Columbus, OH 43231 Position Type Full Time Education Level 2 Year Degree Travel Percentage Negligible Job Shift Day Job Category Health Care

About Lower Lights Christian Health Center

Lower Lights Christian Health Center (LLCHC) is a mission-driven, faith-based Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides whole-person, high-quality, and accessible healthcare to underserved communities in Central Ohio. We are passionate about removing barriers to care and transforming lives through compassionate, patient-centered service. Join us in delivering hope and healing to our vulnerable patients and their families.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Lower Lights Christian Health Center supports high-quality, patient-centered care by performing direct clinical services, gathering patient information, administering medications and treatments, managing provider in-basket in EHR and assisting providers during patient visits. Working as part of an interdisciplinary care team, the LPN helps ensure smooth clinic operations, supports chronic disease and preventive care initiatives, and contributes to a welcoming and efficient patient experience. This role requires strong clinical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to LLCHC’s mission of delivering compassionate, whole-person healthcare to all individuals, regardless of ability to pay.

Licensed Practical Nurses are expected to understand and follow the Ohio Nurse Practice Act as administered by the Ohio State Board of Nursing and practice according to their nursing scope.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs focused health assessment of patients by completing the nursing process.

• Identifies actual and potential health needs based on medical, mental/emotional, financial, and social factors.

• Completes all interactions in a timely, professional manner with courtesy and respect.

• Accepts responsibility for the interactive process that occurs over the telephone with the patient.

• Provides care for patients using LLCHC-approved nurse clinical protocols.

• Schedules appointments as the patient's condition requires, answer questions, and provides health education in relation to the call as needed.

• Accurately, concisely, and succinctly documents all patient contact in the electronic medical record.

• Takes lead in managing electronic health record inbox messages including patient calls, MyChart messages, refill requests, test result notifications, and other messages that directly impact patient care plans. LPN accurately sorts messages and either addresses or delegates to appropriate clinic team member.

• Assist patients to establish short and long-term goals to obtain optimum level of health through advocacy, counseling, teaching, problem solving, and utilization of resources.

• Monitors, plans, implements, and evaluates coordination and management for patients with chronic illnesses in collaboration with care team.

• Monitors patient health maintenance and care gap closure opportunities in collaboration with clinical team.

• Implements required nursing procedures consistent with LLCHC procedures/protocol.

• Participates in process and quality improvement working groups or workflow optimization projects as needed.

• Assist in new employee orientation, onboarding, and training as needed.

• Performs other duties as assigned, including supporting medical assistant education and clinical quality.

• Administers medications, immunizations, POC testing, ECGs, and other primary care procedures as requested by providers or based on LLCHC clinical protocols.

• Active participate in team-based care model, including participation in daily huddles and panel or registry reviews.

• Actively participates in the management of the clinic vaccination and injection programs in collaboration with clinical leadership.

Why Join LLCHC?

• Work in a collaborative, mission-focused environment where your voice matters.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, generous PTO, paid holidays, and retirement contributions.

• Opportunities for leadership, teaching, and professional development.

Lower Lights Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunities. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required for the position.

LIVING OUR VALUES

You are mission-oriented and passionate about living out your purpose. You play an active role in responding to the needs of the community and organization. You work well alongside your teammates and use your time and resources effectively. You challenge yourself to grow personally and professionally. You embrace diversity and enjoy providing your customers with excellent treatment and compassion.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion from an accredited license practical nurse program required.

• 1-3 years related experience and/or training, preferably in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or primary care field.

• Previous EPIC or EHR experience is preferred.

• A current, unrestricted Ohio LPN license required.

• Active BLS certification required.

• Ability to fluently speak, read, and write in Spanish preferred but not required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud based on patient volume.

• As a result of high patient volume, this position experiences stressors that come along with a fast-paced environment.

• Must be able to travel during the workday and/or cover at other locations as needed.

• Position requires work in a clinical environment with potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens, hazardous chemicals, and contaminated medical instruments. PPE and clinical safety guidelines must be followed to ensure staff and patient safety.