Licensed Practical Nurse

Working title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Position #(s):

Classification title: Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses  

Division: Community Health Center

Program: Main Clinic

Reports to:  RN Supervisor

FLSA status: Non-Exempt: Full-time

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Wage Range: $23.13 to $30.66 hourly; depending on number of years of transferrable experience and internal equity

Organizational Overview

Serving the Yellowstone County community and south-central Montana for nearly 50 years, RiverStone Health is an essential provider of personal and public health services. Health, Education, Leadership and Protection – HELP is what we do.  From medical, dental and behavioral healthcare; home care and hospice; public health services like immunizations, WIC, health promotion and restaurant inspections; and educating the next generation of health professionals, our expertise spans all ages and stages of life.  Underlying principles of access, affordability, compassion and quality in all interactions, RiverStone Health improves life, health and safety for all of the communities we serve.

Foremost, we are committed to the values of Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) by cultivating an environment that protects and acknowledges the unique identities within our diverse community. 

Job Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct care of patients.  Patients may include sub acute, convalescent, chronic patients or persons with disabilities.  The incumbent will serve as a member of interdisciplinary treatment or other relevant teams within RiverStone Health.  Primary responsibilities include assessment of patients’ needs, providing care and instruction, and communicating observations and changes to relevant team members. 

Essential Functions/Major Duties and Responsibilities:

A.   General Licensed Practical Nurse Responsibilities                       95%

• Assess patient needs, answer patient questions, provide assistance and education to patients

• Provide direct patient care in compliance with RiverStone Health policies as well as any programmatic policies (e.g. school district policies)

• Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration.

• Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.

• Make appointments, keep records, or perform other clerical duties.

• Help patients with bathing, dressing, maintaining personal hygiene, moving in bed, or standing and walking.

• Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions.

• Informs primary RN, Nursing Supervisor or immediate supervisor in a timely manner of any changes in patient conditions or needs.

• Documents care provided in electronic medical records according to documentation standards

• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications/audio-visual materials to be come and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.

Non-Essential Functions/Other duties as assigned                                                                                          ≥5%

• Perform other duties as assigned in support of RiverStone’s mission and goals.

Education and Experience: 

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a State accredited Licensed Practical Nursing Program

• Considerable patient care and nursing experience

• Any combination of experience and training which provide the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct experience with target population specific to program

Required Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of Montana and holds unrestricted License

• Valid State of Montana Driver’s License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patients of all age groups- must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development through the life span, possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status, and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s needs

• Thorough knowledge of public health principles and practices, preventive measures, and knowledge of community resources

• Ability to display non-judgmental and empathetic listening skills

• Ability to communicate effectively orally or in writing using technical and/or non-technical terminology

• Knowledge and understanding of protected sensitive patient health information (HIPAA) and confidentiality

• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain a positive work environment

• Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients

Customer Service Excellence: 

• Doing things right the first time

• Making people feel welcome

• Showing respect for each customer

• Anticipating customer needs and concerns

• Keeping customers informed

• Helping and going the extra mile

• Responding quickly

• Protecting privacy and confidentiality

• Demonstrating proper telephone etiquette

• Taking responsibility for handling complaints

• Being professional

• Taking ownership of your attitude toward Service Excellence.

Supervision: 

• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Work is primarily performed in a clinic setting

• Standing, bending, sitting, lifting required

• Create and maintain a safe/secure working environment by adhering to safety, security, and health requirements. Integrates injury, illness, and loss prevention into job activities by attending any necessary training and implementing best practices.

Freedom to Act & Decision Making:

• Ability to exercise critical thinking skills, independent professional judgment and to work as a team member.  Supervised by Program Manager.

 Communications & Networking:

• Daily written and verbal communication with patients, patient family members, co-workers, providers and community members.

• Represents RiverStone Health as part of patient care team within larger systems or groups

Budget & Resource Management:

This position is not responsible for budgetary or FTE resources.