Licensed Practical Nurse

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Licensed Practical Nurse

Location:

Cleveland, OH

Description:

Description: Job Summary: Collaborates with other members of the health care team to provide supportive medical care to clients who are homeless or living in Public Housing. Participates in primary care clinics at Care Alliance sites throughout the service area as part of the Outreach team. Works collaboratively to foster a team approach in the management of client health. Task Responsibilities: *Include but are not limited to: Competence in nursing skills such as venipuncture, monitoring of vital signs, and recording of medical information. Cultural sensitivity to and willingness to work with homeless and low-income persons. Ability to work effectively with community service agency case managers. Ability to work with a wide range of homeless individuals Ability to work independently with minimum supervision Commitment to the mission of Care Alliance Performs triage/intake on all patients according to Care Alliance triage/intake procedures in expediting Prover's daily schedule and patient flow Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, performs basic health assessments such as vital signs and recording of chief complaint. Performs basic health screenings and reports pertinent findings to the Registered Nurse and/or the health care provider. Implements appropriate components of the plan of care, under the direction of the health care team. Assists Podiatrist with various common office procedures and surgeries Is familiar with sterile techniques and setting up of a sterile field Schedules, reviews and/or monitors referrals placed by Podiatry Provider Works collaboratively with other Care Alliance health professionals to facilitate a team approach to the management of its patients. Assists with the development of nursing protocols Assists with the orientation of new clinical personnel. Maintains safe, secure and health work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures: complying with legal, HRSA and OSHA regulations In collaboration with the health care team, assists with clinical program development, implementation and evaluation. Other responsibilities as assigned Requirements: Minimum Education and Experience: Required: Current license to practice as an LPN in the State of Ohio. Good verbal and written communication skills Problem solving skills Technology Requirements: Basic understanding and familiarity with the following: Office 365Outlook Epic Physical Requirements: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Normal medical/office environment Requires eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate computer keyboard Involves frequent contact with staff and patients May be stressful at times. Thinking, walking, sitting and/or standing for long periods Some bending and stretching required May require lifting papers or boxes up to 25-30 pounds Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record or prepare reports PIa9ad062719f9-29448-32143207PDN-9c6c5876-d379-430b-8b2c-d1840689d748

Company:

Care Alliance

Industry:

Other

Posted:

July 2 on Professional Diversity Network

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Licensed Practical Nurse

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