Licensed Practical Nurse (FHC) Salary $21.00 Hourly Location KY 40212, KY Job Type Regular Full-Time Job Number 09318 (2571) Department Family Health Center Division Nursing Opening Date 08/07/2022 Closing Date Continuous Description Benefits Questions Description CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WORKUnder supervision, performs nursing work.Responsible for assisting providers and delivering nursing care in a primary care center under the auspices of the Family Health Centers (FHC). Examples of Duties EXAMPLES OF THE WORK (These statements are intended to be illustrative of the work of this class.) Documents patient history and assesses chief complaints.Reviews charts and makes entries.Prepares patient and room for appropriate examination procedures.Assists providers with exams and procedures.Administers medications, injections, immunizations, and venipunctures as ordered by physician.Handles all abnormal and normal laboratory test results according to protocol.Provides individual and group health education instruction and information.Mentors and acts as a resource for health services students and departmental personnel.Provides appropriate patient care based on age-appropriate growth and development principles.Assists in triage, handles patient inquiries, schedules appointments, and assesses patient complaints via telephone and recommends appropriate action, according to prescribed protocol.Performs nursing assessments and develops health care plans for patients.Performs basic laboratory procedures.Makes referrals to the Registered Nurse (RN), supervisor, physician, or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) for situations requiring further intervention.Cleans, stocks, and orders supplies for the examination rooms.Cleans and wraps instruments for sterilization.Travels between satellite clinics.Adheres to standard precautions.Performs related work as required. Minimum Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSPossession of a current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the Kentucky Board of Nursing OR Possession of a work permit to practice professional nursing in the State of Kentucky by endorsement. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONSMoves and/or lifts more than 100 lbs. when positioning patients or when assisting them on and off the examination table.Identifies medical record documentation, requests and/or releases.Responds to patient and FHC needs via telephone, internet, fax, computer software and in person. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSMust obtain CPR certification by the end of the probationary period and maintain certification throughout employment with FHC.Must provide own transportation to work at other FHC locations as needed.Must be available to work a varied schedule as needed.Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as mandated by OSHA and/or FHC.Must be vaccinated for Hepatitis B, have provided evidence of immunization, or have signed a declination form within 10 days of initial assignment. Supplemental Information An Equal Opportunity EmployerTest WeightsTraining & Experience: 100%Please note that Training & Experience scores are based on the relevant (as determined by the hiring agency and Civil Service) training and experience, as listed on your application and/or resume, as submitted here. Any information that is unclear or that is not listed on your application and/or resume will not be considered in the calculation of the Training & Experience score. This also means that you should list your employment dates, including the month and year (i.e., 02/2010 to 08/2015) of employment, as well as the number of hours worked per week. CLINIC LOCATIONS AND HOURS: www.fhclouisville.org FHC - Portland 2215 Portland Avenue Louisville KY 40212 (502) 774-8631 Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 9:00pm Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm Saturday: 8:00am - noon Sunday: Closed FHC - East Broadway 834 East Broadway Louisville KY 40204 Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 9:00pm Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm Saturday: 8:00 - 12:00pm Sunday: Closed FHC - Phoenix (Healthcare for the Homeless) 712 E Muhammad Ali Blvd Louisville KY 40202 Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 4:00pm Saturday - Sunday: Closed FHC - Iroquois 4100 Taylor Blvd Louisville KY 40215 Monday: 8:00am - 4:30pm Tuesday: 8:00am - 8:30pm Wednesday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm Saturday - Sunday: Closed FHC - Fairdale 1000 Neighborhood Place Fairdale KY 40118 Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm Thursdays: 8:00am - 8:30pm Saturday - Sunday: Closed FHC - Southwest 9702 Stonestreet Road, Suite 220 Louisville KY 40272 Monday - Wednesday: 8:00am - 4:30pm Thursday: 8:00am - 8:00pm Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm Saturday - Sunday: Closed FHC - Americana 4805 Southside Drive Louisville KY 40214 Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm Saturday - Sunday: Closed MedicalDentalVisionGroup Term LifeSupplemental LifeAccidental Death & DismembermentSick LeaveVacationHoliday PayBereavement LeaveKentucky Retirement Systems457 Deferred CompTuition Assistance 01 Do you have a license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Kentucky? Yes No 02 This job MAY require you to work at more than one of FHCs clinics, including during the same day. There are clinics at Portland, East Broadway, Fairdale, Iroquois, Phoenix (E. Muhammad Ali Blvd), Southwest Medical Center and Americana (Southside Drive). Transportation is not provided by FHC. Are you willing and able to work at FHCs multiple clinics? Yes No 03 Are you willing to work a varied schedule? Yes No 04 This job requires moving and/or lifting more than 100 lbs when positioning patients, moving supplies, or assisting patients on and off the examination table. If hired, would you perform this task? Yes No 05 How did you hear about this position at Family Health Centers? If you heard about this position from an FHC employee, please list the name of the employee here. Required Question Employer Louisville Metro Government Address 517 Court Place Louisville, Kentucky, 40202 Phone (502) 574-8100 Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisvilleky