LPN Clinical Support

Job DetailsJob Location: COLUMBUS, OH 43213Salary Range: $28.00 HourlySummary:  Working under the Clinical Supervisor, the LPN – Clinical Support nurse will have the skills and attitude needed to complete a variety of tasks to support clinic operations. These tasks range from managing/completing paperwork, triaging patient concerns, administering nursing care, and working on quality improvement plans. As a nurse, the LPN – Clinical Support is expected to be an example to medical assistant colleagues and may be called on to help with training coworkers.

Reports to: Site Manager

Supervises: No

Dress Requirement: scrubs in accordance with Heart of Ohio Family Health’s dress code policy

Work Schedule: F/T

Monday through Friday during standard business hours

Times are subject to change due to business necessity

LPNs are expected to float between all Heart of Ohio Family Health based on organizational need

Non-Exempt   

Job Duties: these are considered essential to the successful performance of this position:


Assist in managing paperwork coming into the clinic, assist providers with appropriate filling out of paperwork and documents appropriately, and ensure providers sign off at appropriate times.
Administers nursing care to those with medical conditions or injuries
Includes working in and taking calls for family/internal medicine, OB/GYN, and pediatrics
Assist in all paperwork coming into the clinic, including but not limited to FMLA, prescription requests, bariatric surgery, home health, and more. Assists providers with appropriate filling out of paperwork and ensures providers sign off at appropriate time.
Calls patients with abnormal lab results and answers patient calls about lab results
Distributes educational material to patients as directed.
Follows all laws and regulations and adheres to all of the Organization’s policies and procedures, especially the hazardous, health, and safety procedures
Completes triage of patients over the phone and in person.
Completes population health outreach for patients with uncontrolled chronic disease/care gaps.
Assist in training and shadowing experience of onboarding staff.
Maintains medical records
Other duties as assigned


Equipment Operated:
 





Telephone & Fax


Computer & Printer


Blood Glucose Monitor




Blood Pressure Machines


Waived function testing


Pulse oximeter




EKG


Centrifuge


NST machine




Oxygen


Audiometer


Audio Visual




HBA1C analyzer


Ultrasound


Other office and medical equipment as assigned





Facility Environment:

All facilities have a medical office environment with front-desk reception area, separate patient examination rooms, nursing stations, pharmacy stock room, business offices, hallways and private toilet facilities. All facilities are on the main ground floor and ADA compliant. This position will primarily operate out of the clinic at 2365 Innis Rd. 

This position’s primary work area is patient examination rooms and nursing stations.

The patient examination rooms and nursing stations areas are:


kept at a normal working temperature
sanitized daily
maintains standard office environment furniture with adjustable chairs
maintains standard office equipment; ie, computer, copier, fax machine, etc. at a normal working height


Physical Demands and Requirements: these may be modified to accurately perform the essential functions of the position:


Mobility = ability to easily move without assistance
Bending = occasional bending from the waist and knees
Reaching = occasional reaching no higher than normal arm stretches
Lifting/Carry = ability to lift and carry a normal stack of documents and/or files
Pushing/Pulling = ability to push or pull a normal office environment
Dexterity = ability to handle and/or grasp, use a keyboard, calculator, and other office equipment accurately and quickly
Hearing = ability to accurately hear and react to the normal tone of a person’s voice
Visual = ability to safely and accurately see and react to factors and objects in a normal setting
Speaking = ability to pronounce words clearly to be understood by another individual

QualificationsJob Qualifications (Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)


Licensed Practical Nurse license in the State of Ohio
Associate degree in nursing
Skill of phlebotomy
Prior vaccine and immunization experience, preferred
Skills to expertly deliver exceptional health care to the public
Ability to successfully work in unison with others to create an efficient, harmonious work environment
Demonstrates competency in working sensitively and respectfully with people of various cultures and social status
Knowledge of