Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

at Hunter Health Clinic in Wichita, Kansas, United States

Job Description

Hunter Health provides all-encompassing care for the Wichita community, including medical, dental, behavioral, vision, laboratory, radiology and pharmacy services, all in one place. We pride ourselves in providing the support patients need to take control of their health and their whole wellbeing. Our Hunter Health team is at the heart of our operations. From the initial interaction with a new patient to empowering individuals with the knowledge to manage their health - it begins with each member of our staff. Regardless of role or responsibility, every team member is a valuable part of living our mission and upholding our positive work environment with our Standards of Culture. 

We exist to improve the health and wellbeing of everyone in our community. 

Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides quality care in collaboration with Medical Providers, Integrated Care Consultants, and Medical Assistants. The RN or LPN supports the Nurse Clinic Manager to provide quality medical care to all Hunter Health Clinic (HHC) patients while maintaining compliance with all federal grants, OSHA, Kansas State Board of Nursing, and HHC policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Assists Medical Providers, other Nurses, and Medical Assistants with patient care.
• Sets up patient rooms, tray and patient themselves for exams by what the visit entails.
• Follows all processes and procedures during patient visits, including capturing vitals, perform procedures and follow-up, and administer medication as requested by provider.
• Completes all documentation on patients for historical information, vaccinations, chief complaints, procedures, patient encounters, phone calls, referrals, education, medication, and follow-ups.
• Assists with monitoring inventory and keeping the storage supply closet organized.
• Follows all infection prevention protocols including handwashing, cleaning of the exam rooms, monitoring biohazard disposal receptables and sharps containers.
• Completes all communication with patients and medication requests within HHC expected timeframes.
• Completes all internal processing forms accurately.
• Assists with managing quality and productivity standards.
• Adheres to the Hunter Health Process focusing on schedule utilization, jockeying, 30-second reports, and other patient procedures.
• Travels when necessary to meet operational needs.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with this job. Hunter Health Clinic Inc. reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs. 

Hunter Health provides equal employment opportunities to persons without regard to race, religion, color, ancestry, genetic information, sex, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, and any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. HHC is committed to taking affirmative action to employ, and advance in employment, disabled persons and veterans.

As an Urban Indian Health Program, Hunter Health Clinic, Inc. (HHC) adheres to the Indian Preference in Employment as stated in the Federal Acquisition Regulations System (48 C.F.R. § 326.501–505). Training and employment preferences and opportunities shall be provided to Native Americans regardless of age (subject to existing laws and regulations), sex, religion, or tribal affiliation. Applicants claiming Indian Preference may be asked to provide documentation of eligibility.

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