INTRODUCTION

Under the clinical supervision of the nurse manager, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is directly responsible for, but is not limited to, carefully and accurately obtaining vital signs and initial patient history, performing routine nursing procedures (i.e. finger stick blood studies, urinalyses, pregnancy tests, and venipuncture, when appropriate), and conducting patient intake. 

Shifts: Tuesdays and Thursdays - 7a to 7p. No weekends or overnights.    

No weekends or overnights

MAJOR DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following: 
• Obtains vital signs and initial patient history.
• Initiates the prescribed medical care plan on each patient.
• Assists with obtaining consultations and referrals with other agencies (or appropriate delegations of these responsibilities).
• Performs routine nursing procedures (i.e. finger stick blood studies, urinalyses, pregnancy tests, and venipuncture, when appropriate).
• Administers and demonstrates immunization techniques and general knowledge of vaccination, where applicable.
• Assists with clinical/medical procedures (i.e. pelvic exam, I&D, and wound care).
• Records, in a timely manner, documentation of medication administration and/or treatment rendered 
• Provides patient and family education
• Assures that adequate medications and supplies are ordered as appropriate to allow efficient health Center functioning.
• Works and communicates with all of the staff to assure patient needs are met.
• Other related duties and responsibilities

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing School.
• Licensed or eligibility in DC
• One (1) year of experience in an ambulatory care setting, including experience with homeless or other special needs populations.

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business software (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).

 SUPERVISORY CONTROLS 

This position reports to the Nurse Manager for clinical Supervision.