Licensed Practical Nurse (Pediatrics)

Fair Haven Community Health Care 

FHCHC is a forward-thinking, dynamic, and exciting community health center that provides care for multiple generations at over 143,000 office visits in 21 locations. Overseen by a Board of Directors, the majority of whom are patients themselves, we are proud to offer a wide range of primary and specialty care services, as well as evidence-based patient programs to educate patients in healthy lifestyle choices. As we grow and are able to bring high-quality health care to more areas that need access, we continue to put our patients first in everything we do. The mission of FHCHC is “To improve the health and social well-being of the communities we serve through equitable, high quality, patient-centered care that is culturally responsive.”

For 53 years, we have been a health care leader in our community focused on providing excellent, affordable primary care to all patients, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Fair Haven is proud to have a motivated team of professionals who are constantly seeking ways to enhance and improve the health and well-being of all patients. We believe that everyone should have access to high-quality medical and dental care, regardless of ability to pay.

Job purpose

Working under the direction of the RN, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides patient care and support to the Care Team by collaborating with all Team members and performing high quality, cost effective nursing care.  The LPN strives to promote health maintenance and restoration of the patient’s health and wellbeing.  This is done in a collaborative approach with all Team members and is guided by Fair Haven Community Health Care (FHCHC) policies, standards of care and mission.
 
Duties and responsibilities

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Independently carries out assignments; providing direct patient care in clinic or via telephone.
• Collaborate with the Patient Care Team.
• Provides input and collaborates with the RN in the development of the patient’s plan of care.
• Provides supervision and delegates tasks to the Medical Assistants within the care team.
• Documents in patient’s EMR, processes forms & performs follow up phone calls related to the patient’s plan of care in accordance with FHCHC policies.
• Is a participant in Care Coordination within the patient care team.
• In conjunction with the RN, plans patient care using the nursing process (Assessment/Plan/Implement & Evaluate).
• Conducts Patient Education and documents education and patient’s response to teaching in the patient record.
• Positively contributes to Fair Haven Community Health Care mission.

• Delivers excellent Nursing Care in a Patient Centered Medical Home care model.
• Demonstrates nursing leadership within the Primary Care Team and greater FHCHC community.
• Contributes and fosters advancement of nursing, medical care, and quality improvement at FHCHC and the community.

• Serves as an integral member of the care team and supports teamwork.
• Participates in Pod Functions such as huddles and Pod Meetings.
• Participates in Team and Departmental Meetings.
• Oversees Team flow and assists the session in running on time by delegating appropriate tasks to maximize efficiency of clinic.
• Addresses patient complaints or concerns and documents in the patient record. Consults Nursing Management with any risk management issues.
• Assists the Nurse Manager in reviewing daily schedules and suggesting coverage solutions when needed.
• Responds to emergency situations per FHCHC protocols.
• Performs and documents monthly checks on emergency equipment.
• Orders medications per FHCHC policies.
• Keeps the Medication Room and supply inventory items well stocked per par levels.

• Supervise the Medical Assistants providing general oversight.
• Assist in the completion of the employee annual clinical competencies and provides feedback to the Nurse Manager on performance reviews for direct reports (MA).
• Provides goal oriented coaching and support to direct reports