Licensed Practical Nurses / Panel Manager - (Limited Duration)

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Pay Range:

$28.69 - $37.38 Hourly

Department:

Health Department

Job Type:

Limited Duration

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

The Opportunity:

 

 THIS WORK MATTERS!

Calling all Licensed Practical Nurse Leaders! Ready to Make a Difference?

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated  Licensed Practical Nurse - Panel Manager (limited duration) to join our team at the Mid County Health Clinic and lead the charge in providing high-quality, affordable care to our community. This is an exciting opportunity to manage day-to-day operations, inspire a diverse team of professionals, and ensure financial sustainability in alignment with our strategic plan.

Join us at Multnomah County Health Department, where we are seeking individuals who embody leadership, achievement, and action in a dynamic and ever-evolving environment. Our mission is at the heart of everything we do: to collaborate with communities, advance health equity, safeguard the most vulnerable, and foster health and wellness for all. Guided by our core values of Compassion and Care, Empowerment, Racial Equity, Creativity, and Integrity, we strive to create a workplace culture characterized by respect, trust, and understanding for the incredibly diverse populations we serve in our communities.

 Integrated Clinical Services (ICS) is the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Multnomah County, providing quality health services for people who experience barriers to accessing care. Our vision is to provide services that are integrated and connected to support optimal health, reducing wait times, and optimizing access. 

About the position:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works within the health care team and provides focused community and clinic health services directed towards the prevention of disease, the promotion of health, the reduction of disability, improving the clients self-care, using professional judgment in focused/limited assessments, screening, contributing to care planning, intervention, and provides health information/education to patients. The Panel Manager role tracks the health of the population of patient's assigned to the provider panel. Manages team communication including phone messages, fax requests, and warm hand-offs, as needed. The Panel Manager is responsible for the team InBasket within the electronic health record system and delegates requests to appropriate staff, in addition to completing those requests that are within the scope of a LPN. The Panel Manager completes needed patient visits as noted on EPIC team schedule in addition to providing focused assessments to walk-in clients and supports providers when staffing indicates the need. Creates a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment. This is a Limited Duration position assignment.

What You’ll Do:

• Direct Client Care: This includes health education on various topics (prenatal care, chronic disease management, navigating the US healthcare system, etc.), focused assessments, and assisting with procedures (immunizations, wound care, etc.).

• Care Coordination: The role involves significant care coordination such as scheduling appointments, managing referrals, communicating with providers and the care team, and following up on client needs.

• Panel Management: This involves proactive client management using electronic reports to identify needs for preventative screenings, chronic disease monitoring, and immunization forecasting.

• Team Leadership: The position requires leading and directing staff to ensure smooth clinic flow.

• Administrative Tasks: Duties include managing communication channels (phone, in-basket), patient reminders, and meticulous documentation in patient charts.