LPN Coordinator

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Vice President of Health Center Operations, provides safe and efficient care and services to patients. Functions as a primary instructor to train licensed nurses using experience and up to date knowledge of infection control, Joint Commission standards, state, and federal guidelines. As member of the health care team assist in the planning and implementation of patient-based care based upon sound nursing judgment, clinical preparation, knowledge, skills, and experience.

POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.

Experience: Requires (8) eight years' experience working in a community health setting; Experience coordinating clinic services

Skills and Abilities, which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly, associated with this position:

1. Requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills
2. Strong clinical and leadership skills
3. Very reliable and trustworthy in handling confidential information
4. Expertise in navigating the electronic health record.
5. Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
6. Strong organizational skills
7. Requires the ability to triage walk-ins (emergency patients as appropriate)
8. Ability to coordinate the activities of a busy provider practice
9. Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA policies and procedures

Transportation Requirement: Must possess a valid driver's license and automobile with insurance coverage as required by the State of Missouri.

License(s)/Certificate(s): LPN license from the State of Missouri; CPR

FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

Essential Functions

1. Acts as a primary instructor to train licensed nurses using experience and up to date knowledge of infection control, Joint Commission standards and state and federal guidelines.
2. Provides daily instruction and mentoring to newly hired licensed nurses.
3. Documents learning process and skills obtained for all trainees on the clinic skills checklist.
4. Facilitates daily work-flow efficiency, guides, directs, and motivates newly hired employees and team members to perform assigned tasks efficiently and effectively.
5. Stays current on the licenses nurse's role(s), Affinia Healthcare in general, and policies and procedures pertaining to the role of the licensed nurse.
6. Serves as a nursing source for clinical staff and may serve as the key clinical contact in the absence of the Clinic Manager and Assistant Vice President of Health Center Operations by providing support to clinical staff scheduling and competency oversight of entry level staff.
7. Tracks, reviews, and monitors follow-up of diagnostic test results, under the direction of the provider. Provides related education, counseling, ongoing review, and monitoring regarding diagnostic tests. Assists in the management of patient care between visits.
8. Performs specialized procedures, examinations and/or tests as ordered.
9. In collaboration with physician, provides extensive health education, counseling and advice to patient and families on topics such as lifestyle changes, diabetic controls, etc., Effectively assesses patient educational needs, prioritizes patient's learning needs, identifies barriers to learning, develops teaching plan, and uses various educational tools to activate the non-compliant patient.
10. Assists Assistant Vice President and Clinic Manager with patient flow. Acts as patient advocate to ensure needs are met.
11. Obtains and documents reason for visit, patient vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, weight, respiration, pulse, and BMI.
12. Following defined protocol independently assesses patient/callers' health status based upon presenting symptoms. Determines the urgency for care and directs patient/caller to most appropriate level of care, or an acceptable alternative venue for care of patients with acute problems should access not be readily available at the clinic. Seeks provider advice appropriately.
13. Use computer knowledge to assess patient information, follow-up appointments, e-mail, etc.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Marginal Functions

1. Monitors clinic supply system and inventory and orders supplies as indicated.
2. Monitors completion of medical records for clinic session and patient confidentiality.
3. Monitors crash cart supplies for outdated medications and supplies in medication room.

Supervises: None

NOTE: Affinia Healthcare is a Covid-19 Vaccine Mandated Employer. All employees of Affinia Healthcare are required to be vaccinated for Covid-19.

NOTE: SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN THE WORK ENVIRONMENT

NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THREE REFERENCES

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY SERVICES PROVIDED ON A NON-DISCRIMINATORY BASIS

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