Licensed Vocational Nurse; LVN

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Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

The Health Center LVN plays an important role in the support of the mission of Chambers Community Health Centers, Inc. (CCHC), and they lead the patient through their healthcare needs by providing excellent customer service while assessing, implementing, and evaluating their individual cases. They are responsible for maintaining accurate and complete medical records of the health center patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the health care system.

They also compile and report on health requirements and standards. This position works as a member of the patient-centered medical home care team to coordinate patient care and support patients and families in self-management, self-efficacy, and behavior change. Care team members assess and manage the health needs of the patient population and communicate effectively with all patients, especially vulnerable populations.

• Observe, interview, and assess patients to identify care needs.
• Monitor or evaluate medical conditions of patients in collaboration with other health care professionals.
• Develop or assist patients in the development of care and treatment plans.
• Plan, evaluate, and/or recommend modification of treatment programs based on requirements for Chronic Care Management. Plan, evaluate, and/or recommend modification of treatment programs based on requirements for Transitional Care Management.
• Conduct Annual Wellness Visits.
• Make clinical recommendations to physicians, other health care providers, and patients. Coordinate/facilitate patient care with participating health care organizations.
• Improve communications with organization(s) and specialty care providers to facilitate exchange of patient‑care information, including test results and other point‑of‑care information.
• Assess the patient’s chief complaint or reason for the visit to prepare the patient for their visit with the provider. Document additional information not collected or disclosed during the initial triage.
• Educate patients about treatment procedures, medications, diets, and provider’s instructions.
• Follow‑up on patient calls, lab results, referrals, prescription requests and patient questions.
• Consult, coordinate and collaborate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement or evaluate patient care plans.
• Maintain patient charts in the electronic medical records system, while ensuring accuracy in the patient record.
• Assist in quality improvement, auditing, safety, and compliance measures of the organization.
• Performs Hearing & Vision Screenings as needed/indicated
• Adheres to all Chambers Health appearance standards and maintains a professional dress at all times while working.
• Maintains friendly, efficient, positive customer service attitude toward customers, clients and co-workers. Is responsive to customer needs.
• Uses Service Excellence model when interacting with patients, client, and guests.
• Demonstrates commitment to professional growth and competence by adherence to hospital and departmental annual training commitments.
• Participates in self‑development by attending mandatory in‑services and educational programs appropriate to the goals and needs of the department.
• Adheres to all established systems and training programs to provide a safe environment.
• Maintains compliance with Chambers Health standards of operation. Always adheres to Chambers Health Business Conduct Policy. Maintains all records and reports to ensure compliance, with all local, state and federal regulations and codes.
• Maintains compliance with all requirements of Federal, State and local regulations and guidelines including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as…