Licensed Practical Nurse

Here at Community Health Service, Inc (CHSI), our mission is to provide high quality health care to the overlooked and underserved. Sound rewarding? You bet it is! If you are looking for more than just a "job" and want to invest your time making an impact on the lives of others, this is your chance to join our CHSI team!

WHAT DO WE DO?

CHSI is a private, non-profit organization established in 1973 to serve the health needs of migrant & seasonal farm workers and their family members. Today, CHSI has expanded services and provides mental & physical healthcare to all individuals in our communities. Our services are provided on a more affordable sliding fee scale to those who are under-insured or un-insured. We also accept ND and MN Medicaid, Medicare, and most private insurance plans. We currently operate four nurse-managed clinics, two mobile medical units, and two victim advocacy program centers in Minnesota & North Dakota.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are on the search for a Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Willmar, MN team.

Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse's primary job function is to promote efficient clinic flow by assisting the provider and/or nurse with day-to-day tasks, performing functions within the laboratory, assisting patients with clinic paperwork as necessary, and interpreting and translating for CHSI staff as needed.

Primary Duties

Complete pre-visit preparation documentation. Assists the provider and nurse with health-related duties such as vital sign collection and recording, basic in-house labs, calling patients to inform them of test results, and other duties assigned by clinical staff. Assists the nurse or provider with routine office operations, examinations, patient education, and referrals. Assists patients in signing release forms and faxing vaccine and procedure consent forms. Preparation and administration of immunizations are done at the discretion of the RN. Interprets and translates for CHSI staff as needed. Completes scheduled patient intake and encourages efficient clinic flow, ensuring patient needs are met before they leave.

Education & Skills

1. Education: high school diploma
2. Certification/Licensure: BLS/CPR, LPN
3. Good communication skills are required in English.
4. Must be a self-motivated individual with good organizational skills.
5. Experience working in the healthcare field is preferred, but not necessary.
6. Must have good computer skills.

ARE YOU A GOOD FIT?

In addition to being a wonderful team member and advocate to patients, we are seeking an individual with the below qualifications:

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Ability to bend and crouch occasionally, sit continuously, and stand or walk frequently.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to use hands/arms, feet/legs for repetitive fine to large motor skill movements.

WORK VALUES

• Cooperation: pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Attention to Detail: being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Integrity: being honest and ethical.
• Dependability: reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Self-Control: maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

WHAT ARE THE PERKS, YOU ASK?

CHSI promotes a healthy work/life balance for employees through a generous time off program. Those eligible are offered:

• Snow Days: If the local public schools are closed/delayed due to storms, our CHSI employees in that area will work from home.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Starts at 15 days per year and jumps to 20 days by year two!
• Personal Days Off (PDO): In addition to PTO, we offer 4 paid personal days each year.
• Paid Holidays: CHSI offers 11 days of holiday pay.

CHSI also provides retirement, medical, and insurance plans to employees. Those eligible may enroll in:

• 401K Retirement Plan, with a 4% company match!
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• HSA Health Savings Account and/or Flexible Spending Account
• Life & Disability Insurance (Short Term Disability premiums paid by CHSI)
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits

Loan Reimbursement Options: Our employees who work in clinical positions may be eligible for loan reimbursement of up to $145,000 through the National Health Service Corps! Visit www.nhsc.hrsa.gov for more information.

READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

If this role is a great fit for your skills & personality, please complete our quick online application on the right side of the page.

PLEASE NOTE:

CHSI is an EEO/Affirmative Action/Veteran friendly employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

CHSI facilities are deemed under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA).