Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Harvest Family Health Center

Come join our "Family" and be part of providing healthcare In the Community...For the Community.

Carolina Family Health Centers, Inc. provides accessible and affordable health care with excellence...where patients come first. Regardless of an individual's ability to pay or their insurance status, we believe that EVERYONE deserves access to quality health care.

As a nonprofit, federally qualified health center (FQHC), we strive to meet the needs of our community and breakdown barriers that prevent individuals from seeking health care. Our service offering includes primary medical care, behavioral health, pharmacy and dental services in an integrated model that provides a comprehensive approach to care for our patients.

Position Overview

As a Licensed Practical Nurse at our Harvest Family Health Center in Elm City, NC, serves as a focal point of contact for patients and the pharmacy as they handle daily clinical duties and prescription refills as directed and within the scope of their training. This position reports to the Clinical Site Manager.

THIS POSITION OFFERS A 40-HOUR WORKWEEK, NO WEEKENDS, FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE, BI-ANNUAL BONUS, 12 PAID HOLIDAYS, BI-WEEKLY PAY.

Essential Tasks

• Maintain absolute confidentiality in dealing with patient information.
• Collect and record patient data, vital signs (TPR & BP, height and weight), patients' chief complaint, allergy history.
• Prepare patients for examination; take medical history assist providers with patient care and treatment; assist providers with medical procedures.
• Perform routing laboratory tests related to the examination and treatment of patients, or refer such patients to the laboratory. Follow established procedures for testing and tracking.
• Maintain a clean and safe workstation (including lab) according to OSHA standards.
• Perform screening tests and records results.
• Stock exam rooms and keep instruments and equipment sterile and clean in clinical areas, as needed.
• Administer medications and fluids as prescribed by provider and documents such as treatment in accordance with established procedures.
• Document all pertinent data in the patient record, per established procedures.
• Provide education and counseling to all patients appropriate to their level of understanding. Confirm patient comprehension before discharging patient from the medical area. Offer assistance with common medical questions on the telephone as appropriate. Record all patient interaction in the patient record per establish protocol.
• Call pharmacy for prescription refills, as directed by the provider. Perform patient triage, as necessary, for appointments and walk-ins.
• Has access to summary data with the clear understanding that access and reading is limited for treatment within the scope of their training and duties, reimbursement, or operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Comply with all standards related to Customer Service
• Adhere to CFHC, Inc. compliance program standards; including quality improvement, risk management, and standards of conduct.

Experience and Education

Schedule

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

8 am - 5 pm, 8-hour shift, day shift

Thursday 11 am - 5 pm

Physical Requirements

Benefits

Job Type

Full-time

License / Certification

Base Pay Overview

The starting pay for this position is $19.75 per hour. Please keep in mind that actual salary will vary based on various factors such as qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the roles.