LPN (Kingman)

North Country HealthCare is transforming healthcare for rural Arizona as a Primary Care, Federally Qualified Teaching Health Center. We provide Primary Care, Dental, Physical Therapy and Behavioral Health services to the under-served population across 12 communities in Northern Arizona. We believe in practicing integrative care in an innovative culture. This approach allows us to reach and treat some of the most vulnerable rural populations in the United States, and support the mission of the organization. We are proud of our Family Medicine Physician Residency Program and our Education Programs supported by the Colorado Plateau. Our employees are stewards of our mission and passionate about supporting our community's health and wellness

Under the supervision of clinic leadership, provides health care in clinic and related work as assigned.

What would you do in this position:

• Assists clinic health care providers in providing direct patient care, by rooming patients, obtaining vitals, gathering patient history and reason for seeking care. Maintains strict confidentiality. Assists with Telehealth appointments.
• Assists with registration of clinic patients and completes EHR data entry in patient's charts.
• Gathers necessary vital signs from patients and completes entry in EHR for physician's review and entry into patient's chart. Other duties may include: drawing blood, if necessary; wound care and dressing changes; removing sutures and staples; electrocardiograms; and ear lavage.
• Administers selected medication and treatments to patients as ordered, including injections and immunizations and instructs patients on proper follow-up procedures under the supervision of the provider. Enters medication refill requests for provider review and approval.
• Maintains documentation of immunizations in EMR chart and the ASIIS Website.
• Maintains the supply stock in exam rooms and lab areas and documents usage so supplies may be replenished. Checks dates on all medications and supplies daily.
• Sets up and cleans medical equipment and keeps red bags emptied.
• Carries out the referral process for patients as requested. Handles prior authorizations for home health and DME equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Diploma or a certificate of completion from a state-approved practical nursing program.
• Successful completion of the NCLEX-PN exam.
• One or more years of LPN experience.
• Certification as a LPN

Benefits:

• Health Insurance starts on day one, as little as $5 per paycheck
• Dental, Vision, 401K Matching, Employee Assistance Program
• Up to 7 weeks of combined Paid Time Off including sick pay, and federal & floating holidays within the first year, Accrual starts on Day 1
• Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Career growth and Professional Development
• No nights or weekends

North Country HealthCare follows CDC guidelines and federal mandates and requires vaccination against COVID-19 of all its employees. Medical and religious exemptions to this policy are requested and reviewed on an individual basis.