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LPN ($23.58 – $30.19 per hour)

To be considered for this position please complete our online application and upload your resume.

Position Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a position that will assist providers, patients, and staff before, during, and after patient appointments.  This position will work independently under the direction of their manager and provider team to provide an exceptional experience for our patients.

Productivity and Expectations:

The LPN position is an essential component to the success of High Plains Community Health Center (HPCHC). This position is expected to prioritize time and responsibilities in the following manner:

80%: Nurse-Directed Patient Care

  • Room patients in a warm and friendly manner, obtain and record vital signs.
  • Document a detailed Chief Complaint for the purpose of the patient’s visit.
  • Review medications, allergies, and past medical history (PMH).
  • Put in actions for every patient based on provider recommendations.
  • Perform medical procedures as directed by the provider and within scope of practice.
  • Update patient records and do all alerts as quickly as possible.
  • Identify, draw up, administer, and record appropriate immunizations and injectables.
  • Perform CLIA waived lab testing.
  • Perform and process blood draws.
  • Perform EKG testing.
  • Assist patients with all forms needed for the appointment.
  • Perform standing orders.
  • Accurately complete all required documentation in the electronic medical record.
  • Perform triage as needed. Determine priority based on assessments, critical thinking, observations and available information and schedule or triage patient appropriately for additional care. Refer to the emergency room for crisis intervention, if appropriate.
  • Initiate diagnostic and therapeutic interventions as indicated by standing protocols.
  • Utilize protocols to order refills and schedule necessary tests for prescribed medications. Schedule follow up appointments for medication management.
  • Identify appropriate tests and services needed for patients during annual wellness visit screenings and help patient schedule needed tests and services.
  • Educate patients regarding chronic disease self-management under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Medical Provider.
  • Understand and work to the standards of evidence-based care, review data, and receive feedback.
  • Understand the training protocols for support staff, participate in evaluation of core competencies, and be comfortable delegating tasks.
  • Involved in the development of workflows, offering ideas, opinions, and concerns, and demonstrating “ownership”.
  • Accountable for implementation and sustainability of processes and workflows for the care team.
  • Indicates awareness of staffing, scheduling process, scope of practice, policies and procedures, and is focused on patient-centered care and team cohesiveness.

10%: Chronic Care Management/Complex Care Management

  • Participate in daily ‘Huddle’ with provider and team.
  • Respond to phone messages before each work session ends.
  • Follow up with incoming testing results/referrals/diagnostic orders.
  • Coordinate care to promote timely access, increase preventative care utilization, reduce emergency room utilization and re-hospitalization. Care coordination to include scheduling appointments, monitoring treatment plans, and ensuring that patients receive appropriate services.
  • Assist in identification of “high-risk” patients (chronic illness and special health care needs).
  • Assess unmet patient health and social needs and develop care plan with the patient, family/caregiver(s) and providers (emergency plan, health management plan, medical summary and ongoing action plan).
  • Monitor adherence to care plans and patient progress, evaluate effectiveness and facilitate changes.
  • Connect patients to relevant HPCHC and community resources.
  • Provide chronic disease education to patients and families to increase ability for self-management and shared decision making.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including documentation of patient care activities and tracking patient outcomes.

10%: General Duties

  • Maintain and stock exam rooms.
  • Clean and sterilize instruments following protocol.
  • Maintain and record vaccine refrigerator and freezer temperature logs.
  • Dispose of biohazardous waste following protocol.
  • Assist with training of new employees on an as needed basis per Supervisor. Assist with annual competencies for clinical staff.
  • Participates in Patient Centered Medical Home, Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement and Risk Management tasks per plans developed by HPCHC.
  • Performs quality control checks, follows infection control and Bloodborne pathogen standards and reporting requirements.
  • Completes online education modules as required.

Qualifications

  • Current and unrestricted Colorado LPN license.
  • Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) or within 90 days of hire is required.
  • Two years of experience working as a LPN in a medical setting with patients is preferred.
  • The position requires a working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures. This includes but is not limited to:
    • Proficiency in using the Internet, Microsoft Office programs and general computer skills.
    • Skill in operating office equipment such as copier, fax machine, scanners, etc.

General Requirements

  • Demonstrates commitment to the organizational mission, vision, and values.
  • Maintains knowledge of federal and state regulations related to FQHC’s and relative practice area.
  • Exhibits the ability to make sound decisions for delivery of care/services.
  • Demonstrates effective relationships with clinic staff, patients, public, outside vendors/agencies, and providers.
  • Communicates effectively; demonstrates ability to speak, read, and write professionally, as well as compile, analyze and present information in English.
  • Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
  • Exercises professional judgment, courtesy, and professionalism in daily interactions with others.
  • Works both independently and as part of a team.
  • Displays time management and organizational skills to consistently meet deadlines.
  • Performs other duties as required.

There will be opportunities for other duties as this position may evolve and policies and training may change. Reasonable accommodations will be reviewed, and modifications may be made according to ADA guidelines.  This position utilizes proper body mechanics, transfer/lifting techniques, and appropriate equipment to minimize fall risk to patients and/or injury to self.  This is an OSHA Category 1 position.

Full-Time Benefits

  • Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance with four affordable Cigna Health Plans.
  • Basic Group Life / AD&D Insurance provided by employer.
  • Voluntary life insurance and short-term disability options.
  • Supplemental insurance offered at group rates through AFLAC.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) – 18.5 days per year (increases with employment tenure).
  • Holidays – 12 paid holidays.
  • FAMLI – Paid family and medical leave benefits.
  • 401K Plan – Match and Profit-Sharing Options after 1 year of employment.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
  • Limited Purpose FSA (Available to HSA Members).
  • Dependent Care FSA.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA).

Deadline for applying: This posting will remain open and accepting applications until the position is filled.

Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Day
Wage: $23.58 – $30.19 per hour

Contact Information
Human Resources
201 Kendall Drive
Lamar, Co 81052
Email: people@highplainschc.net

If you are interested in a position please complete our online application below.

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In making application for employment:
* I certify that the information in this application is true and complete for all practical purposes. It may be verified by the facility or any affiliate. Should a position be offered and later it is found that the information is significantly untrue, incomplete, or misrepresented, I understand and agree that the facility or its affiliates are relieved of all commitments, financial or otherwise pertinent to employment,and that I am subject to immediate discharge without recourse.

*I understand that an investigative report may be made by a consumer reporting agency to include information as to my character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living, whichever may be applicable. If such an investigative report is made, I understand that I will receive notice that such a report has been requested, and that I will have the right to make a written request for a complete and accurate disclosure of additional information concerning the nature and scope of the investigation.

* I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT ANY EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK WHICH I MAY RECEIVE WILL NOT CONSTITUTE AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, BUT WILL BE MERELY A GRATUITOUS STATEMENT OF FACILITY POLICIES.

* I understand that the facility reserves the right to require its employees to submit to blood tests or urinalyses for alcohol or drug screens, or to allow inspection of bags (including purses or briefcases) or parcels brought into or taken out of the facility. I understand that refusal to submit to a urinalysis or blood test, when requested to do so, may result in termination of my employment.

*Compliance with this facility’s Substance Abuse Policy is a condition of employment. This health center requires that every newly hired employee be free of alcohol or drug abuse. Each offer of employment is contingent upon successfully completing a urinalysis test/screen for alcohol and drugs in accordance with facility policy.Continued employment is also contingent upon compliance with the health center’s Alcohol and Drug Abuse Policy.

*I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT IF I AM OFFERED EMPLOYMENT BY THE FACILITY, MY EMPLOYMENT WILL BE FOR NO DEFINITE TERM AND THAT EITHER I, OR THE FACILITY WILL HAVE THE RIGHT TO TERMINATE THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP AT ANY TIME, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE, AND WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE, I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT THIS STATUS CAN ONLY BE ALTERED BY A WRITTEN CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT WHICH IS SPECIFIC AS TO ALL MATERIAL TERMS AND IS SIGNED BY ME AND THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE FACILITY.

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I hereby authorize any prior employers to provide such information concerning my employment with them as may be requested, and also authorize the Registrar/Placement Office of all educational institutions attended to release an official copy of my transcript and, if available, faculty appraisals. I also authorize any appropriate licensing board to release full information concerning my licensure status and my licensure history. I agree that I will settle any and all claims, disputes or controversies arising out of or relating to my application for employment, employment or termination of employment with the employer exclusively by final and binding arbitration and before a neutral Arbitrator and in accordance with the rules and procedures for employment disputes adopted by the employer. Such claims shall include those that could be brought in a court of law under any applicable federal, state or local statutory or common law, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, including the amendments of the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, state civil rights acts, the law of contract and the law of tort.