Licensed Practical Nurse (lpn)

Company: Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic
Location: Astoria
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Position Highlights:

• $28.65-$35.09/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
  Essential Functions/Responsibilities/Duties:
  
  • Obtains complete history and conducts chart review, ensuring inclusion of all reports needed.
  • Performs baseline physical assessment and expands assessment based on initial findings.
  • Collaborates with health care Providers in developing and implementing plan of care.
  • Coordinates and plans interagency referrals as directed by the Provider or Registered Nurse (RN).
  • Assists Providers in diagnostic procedures and treatments.
  • Provides education to patient and family/caregivers taking into consideration age, development, culture, language, and
    resources available.
  • Coordinates plan of care and other resources.
  • Evaluates care based on assessments and Physician orders, and initiates follow-up care plan.
  • Assists in managing medications based on purpose, side effects and drug interactions.
  • Collaborates with ancillary staff to process patients based on Providers' schedule.
  • Oversees subordinate nursing staffs' provision of patient care.
  • Plans and organizes clinical supplies, equipment and furnishings to maintain a safe patient environment.
  • Performs clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC requirements.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
    Education:
    
    • Graduation from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program.
      Professional Licenses/Certificates/Registration:
      
      • LPN License for the state of practice.
      • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification within 90 days of hire.
        Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required or Preferred:
        
        • Knowledge of established professional LPN concepts and principles.
        • Knowledge of the uses and effects of medications.
        • Knowledge of how to access local community agencies and resources.
        • Effective verbal, written and listening communication skills.
        • Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
        • Ability to understand, assess and react effectively to the unique needs of patients.
        • Ability to prioritize work, handle a variety of tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
        • Ability to effectively collaborate with medical professionals in a team framework.
        • Basic proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
        • Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) preferred. Associated topics: licensed practical, lpn, med, nurse i, nurse ii, nurse iii, nurses, pediatrics, practical nurse, practical nurse lpn

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