LPN position requires an employee be able to react to change productively. Perform Nursing Assessments- including triage of appointments as needed. Administer injectable medication and blood draws as ordered by the prescriber, along with other diagnostic clinic testing. Record vital signs, Weight, BMI, BP. Facilitate prior authorizations. Must complete documentation required for clinic visits. Assist patients by taking information from them over the phone and conveying this to and from the prescriber. .The target population are persons who are uninsured or underinsured and qualify for services in the Low Income Pool grant.

General Expectations:

In the performance of their respective task and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:

1. Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
2. Interact professionally with other employees, customer and vendors.
3. Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
4. Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

Essential Duties/Requirements/Activities:

• Ability to arrive/report to work on time and ready to work.
• Ability to abide by principles of EEO compliance and a workplace of dignity and respect.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a group/team setting.
• Ability to show respect to others.
• Ability to take guidance and direction from supervisors.
• Ability to report to work with clean hygiene.
• Ability to adhere to company /program dress code standards.
• Ability to professionally communicate with others
• Comply with all Center policies and procedures except those for which the employee gives notice of the need for reasonable accommodation and for which the Center can make such reasonable accommodation.
• An employee in this position must be able to react to change productively, take vital signs and health history- measure vital signs, BMI, phlebotomy, office duties, injections, and other nursing duties and assess the physical condition of patients as needed.
• Administer injectable medication, blood draws and assessments as required by the prescriber
• Triage of appointments
• Complete documentation required for clinic visits.
• Medical Department Liaison with other departments in the Center and the community as needed for continuity of care
• Be responsible for communications regarding patient needs including but not limited to over-rides for prescribed medications and referrals to other programs.
  

Qualifications:

Education:

Valid Florida Nursing License, current and in good standing (LPN).

Completing of continuing Medical Education as required for licensure in the state of Florida: Biennial 24 contact hours: 1 hour Domestic Violence and 1 hour AIDS

Experience:

Prefer 1 year experience working with adults and children in an out-patient or in-patient medical setting. "Bilingual (Spanish) preferred, not required".

Certifications:

Graduated from an accredited school of Nursing (LPN)

CPR

Training:

The employee must meet all requirements for Credentialing within the agency

20 hours professional enhancement training annually including all PRC required trainings

Attends all scheduled work hours, meeting, training, and other center functions

Knowledge and Skills:

Good written and verbal skills

Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Safety Equipment

Universal Precautions

Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations

Life Safety Equipment (fire extinguisher)

Transportation:

Must have reliable transportation

Machines, Tool and Equipment Used:

Computer, Multi-lined telephone, Shredder, Computer, Copy machine, Fax machine, BP cuff, Stethoscope, Scales

Technology Requirement:

As an employee of Peace River Center, if you are not assigned a company-issued phone, you will be required to authorize the use of the Microsoft Authenticator app on your personal mobile device. This is necessary to access our payroll and communication system, Paycor, and Microsoft email as examples. This will ensure secure and efficient communication with the organization.

Supervisory Relationship(s)

Supervised by Project Manager

Supervises - None

Work Environment:

Fast paced work environment. The populations cared for will include patients who are confused, delusional, irrational, agitated, or uncooperative. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must understand and accept the possibility of exposure to inside environmental conditions such as communicable diseases and physical/verbal abuse from an out of control patient/client.

Outpatient Clinic Environment

EEO Statement

One of the greatest assets of the PRC is the ethnic, cultural, and social diversity of its employees. PRC takes great pride in the diversity and values and respect of all its employees, regardless of race, color, sex, marital status religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, disability, gender identification, or sexual orientation.