Position Summary
The LPN/RN engages in client-centered services such as care plan coordination, treatment adherence, administering IM injections, follow up, and adherence to policies and procedures as required by Northland Cares, along with other local, state, and federal entities. The LPN/RN interacts with staff members of an interdisciplinary team in a clinic setting.
As with all positions at Northland Cares, the LPN/RN supports the values and mission of Northland Cares by demonstrating personal responsibility, respect for self and others, innovation through teamwork, dedication to caring, and excellence in customer service to staff, clients, and community members.
Work Schedule & Exceptions
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This is a PRN position.
- Specific location, days and hours are determined based on patient needs.
- Work is performed in either Cottonwood or Prescott Valley
- Northland Cares office hours are:
- Prescott Valley Monday through Thursday 8:30am to 4:30pm.
- Cottonwood Monday through Thursday 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Mileage Stipend for travel to Cottonwood
- Attendance is essential to this position; employees are expected to be available and ready to perform their duties during all scheduled working hours.
Minimum Qualifications
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Must be a graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program and 1 year or more of applicable work experience in a medical setting including:
- giving injections
- administering medications
- Currently holds an unencumbered LPN or RN license with the AZ State Board of Nursing
- Must have an Arizona Driver’s License and up to date auto insurance
- Computer/technical literacy including general Microsoft Office and electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Cultural and diversity
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
- Current healthcare level CPR certification within 6 months of hire.
- Commitment to serving patients living with HIV/AIDS
Preferred Qualifications
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Familiarity with HIV/AIDS services and Ryan White/HOPWA programs
- Experience in Health, Social Work, or related field
- Experience with Microsoft Excel
- Bilingual English/Spanish
Supervisory Reporting Structure
The LPN/RN reports to the Executive Director but also takes directions from the Medical Director. The LPN/RN collaborates with the Clinic Manager for patient care and quality management.
SCOPE OF WORK
- Assists with maintaining appointment schedules for patients requiring injections
- Coordinates continuous quality management data collection, monitoring, and reporting
- Documents actions in all required program databases and maintains confidential patient information, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely recording.
- Facilitates clinical follow-up and referrals as directed by providers.
- Responsible for cleaning and disinfecting exam rooms after use.
- Prepares and provides patient medical documentation in compliance with all federal, state, and clinic policies and procedures.
- Performs rapid HIV testing in compliance with manufacturer's instructions as needed
- Travel to work at other Northland Cares locations upon request as benefits Northland Cares.
- Remains informed of patient status changes through communication with medical staff, laboratories, and case managers.
- Ensure staff members are kept current on patient status for needed services and office workflow.
- Interacts with patients, potential patients, and their families to advise on services offered by Northland Cares.
- Contributes to team effort through task accomplishment, facilitation of communication with all clinic employees, and proactively advising supervisors of activities and needs.
- Maintains security and confidentiality of client information, adhering to all principles of HIPAA.
- Participates in meetings, as needed, to ensure excellent and efficient documentation, Quality Improvement, Program Management, and teambuilding.
- Cross training with other staff as determined by supervisor.
Physical Requirements
- Sitting, standing, and walking throughout the day for short to moderate periods.
- Driving distances of up to 2 hours for clinics, meetings, or training is required.
- Travel to state and national conferences and training is required.
- Regular use of office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, and copiers.
- Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
