Licensed Practical Nurse

Fair Haven Community Health Care 

For over 54 years, FHCHC has been an innovative and vibrant community health center, catering to multiple generations with over 165,000 office visits across 21 locations. Guided by a Board of Directors, most of whom are patients themselves, we take pride in being a healthcare leader dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable medical and dental care to everyone, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. Our extensive range of primary and specialty care services, along with evidence-based programs, empowers patients to make informed choices about their health. As we expand our reach to underserved areas, our commitment to prioritizing patient needs remains unwavering. FHCHC's mission is to enhance the health and social well-being of the communities we serve through equitable, high-quality, and culturally responsive patient-centered care.

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 (MA).
• Demonstrates the principles of good patient care management and communication skills.

• Performs phone/electronic message follow-up.
• Places calls to patients to answer questions, conduct patie