POSITION SUMMARY:
The LPN provides nursing care to patients in the Equitas Health Medical Center and is part of a multidisciplinary team that provides comprehensive medical care to patients living with HIV/AIDS. The LPN assists with development and maintenance of clinical protocols, policies and procedures, collects data for the Equitas Health Medical Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program and provides valuable input for day-to-day operations of the clinics. The LPN is a key member of the medical staff and has the responsibility to deliver the highest quality nursing care to clinic patients. The LPN collaborates with other professional Equitas Health staff and staff from other agencies to ensure Equitas Health patients receive specialty care and supportive services.
SALARY:$48,900-$61,100
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, traveling, driving or having reliable transportation; written communication; relationship building with community partners and funders; utilizing a computer for typing and patient care; attending meetings; and presenting to small groups.
MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist and support the provision of medical and nursing care throughout the clinic. Provide direct nursing care to patients accessing the Equitas Health Medical Center, including, phlebotomy, immunizations, injections, and health maintenance screenings. Follow approved nursing and clinic protocols and procedures when providing care to patients to meet the nursing needs of patients.
Provide comprehensive care to patients who call on the phone for assistance, triaging their medical needs and arranging sick visits as necessary. Maintain a nursing message line, checking for messages 3-4 times throughout the day and triaging level of need for response by the team.
Collect vitals, chief complaint, medical history, medication list, and reason for visit within electronic health record.
Document all care provided, including but not limited to specialty care, telephone triage calls and medication refills, in the electronic medical chart consistent with standard nursing practice and as directed by agency policies and procedures.
Communicate with internal and external case managers particularly regarding Ryan White approvals, referrals, Patient Assistance Programs, and documentation for the Ohio HIV Drug Assistance Program.
Educate patients on HIV disease, medical care issues and adherence strategies to prescribed medications and assess patient risk behaviors and educate patients in prevention of HIV transmission. Provide between-visit patient contact with patients, providing necessary medical reminders, instructions about medications/adherence.
Play key role on multidisciplinary team in providing a medical home for patients. Work with patients, physician, pharmacist, therapists, and case managers to develop appropriate treatment plans.
Continuously grow and develop cultural competency, exhibiting an understanding, awareness, and respect for diversity.
Contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating unconditional positive regard to all Equitas Health employees, interns, etc. with an understanding, awareness, and respect for diversity.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS , ABILITIES AND QUALIFICATION:
Must have sensitivity to, interest in and competence in cultural differences, HIV/AIDS, minority health, sexual practices, chemical dependency and a demonstrated competence in working with persons of color, and gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender community.
Background and reference checks will be conducted. In accordance with Equitas Health’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy, pre-employment drug testing will be administered. Hours may vary, including working some evenings and weekends based on workload. Individuals are not considered applicants until they have been asked to visit for an interview and at that time complete an application for employment. Completing the application does not guarantee employment. EOE/AA
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:
Established in 1984, Equitas Health is a regional not-for-profit community-based healthcare system and federally qualified community health center look-alike. Its expanded mission has made it one of the nation’s largest HIV/AIDS, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) healthcare organizations. With 22 offices in 12 cities, it serves more than 67,000 individuals in Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia each year through its diverse healthcare and social service delivery system focused around: primary and specialized medical care, retail pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, HIV/STI prevention, advocacy, and community health initiatives.