Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Position Overview

The Licensed Practical Nurse will provide clinical support services to PCPHSD clinics, including immunizations, reproductive health education, vital signs, testing support, patient counseling, and provider assistance. The LPN will support clinic operations in accordance with Arizona licensure requirements, PCPHSD policy, and applicable clinical protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer immunizations, including influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, according to ACIP-approved immunization schedules.
• Provide reproductive health information and education focused on prevention, wellness, and patient education.
• Perform vital signs, education, and counseling.
• Conduct reproductive health testing, including pregnancy, syphilis, HIV, Chlamydia, and Gonorrhea testing.
• Provide patients with support and resources as needed.
• Discuss reproductive life plans and provide non-biased options counseling.
• Assist clinic providers with patient care and daily clinic workflow.
• Enter relevant patient information into PCPHSD, state, federal, and EHR systems as required.
• Protect confidential and privileged patient information.

Qualifications and Experience

• Current valid Arizona State Board of Nursing LPN license.
• Experience supporting clinic services, immunizations, patient education, reproductive health, or public health programs.
• Foundational knowledge or experience with EHR workflows.
• Ability to serve multiple PCPHSD clinic locations based on County need.

Required Skills

Immunizations, vital signs, reproductive health education, STI testing support, patient counseling, options counseling, provider assistance, clinic workflow support, EHR documentation, HIPAA compliance, and culturally responsive patient care.

Certification / Credentialing Requirements

• Current CPR certification.
• Hepatitis B and MMR immunization records.
• TB skin test, TB blood test, or chest X-ray from the last twelve months.
• Valid Arizona DPS fingerprint clearance card.
• Successful seven-year comprehensive criminal background check.

Clearance / Security Requirement

No formal security clearance is stated; however, the LPN must comply with fingerprinting, background check, HIPAA, PHI, and confidentiality requirements.

Salary / Hourly Rate

TBD