Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Provide direct patient care supporting Provider Care Teams in the Primary Care clinics. Assist the Provider in performance of procedures including wound care, immunizations, and medication administration, point of care testing, telephone prescription orders/refills, medication prior authorizations, maintaining patient EHR record and communication of test results. Provide safe and quality nursing care under the direction of the Provider or Community Health RN within LPN scope of practice.

Knowledge of:

• The principles, practices, methods, and procedures of nursing as applied to community health nursing.

• The uses and effects of medications and immunizations.

• Issues of alcohol and drug abuse.

• The "strength-based" model of behavior change.

• Problem-solving techniques and negotiation skills in accordance with motivational interviewing and behavior change theory.

• Utilization of community resources.

• Medical record keeping practices.

• Functions and resources of private and public agencies.

• Electronic Health Record.

Minimum Education Level 2 - Associates and/or Professional Certification (if specific fields, list below) Specifics: Completion of a Licensed Practical Nursing certificate program. Minimum Experience Level Two- Three years (if in specific skills/fields, list below) Specifics: LPN experience

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Salary: $30.00 - $34.00 per hour

Physical setting:

Clinic

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Newport, OR: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person