Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse

The RN/LPN works collaboratively as an active member of the interprofessional team to provide therapeutic patient and family centered care. The RN/LPN systematically and continuously collects and assesses data related to patient health status to develop, execute and evaluate the plan of care. The RN/LPN utilizes evidence to drive clinical decisions and practice related to individual and population health. The RN/LPN establishes goals and strategies for meeting care coordination needs across settings with the patient, family, and/or other care providers. The RN/LPN considers factors related to safety, effectiveness and fiscal accountability in planning and delivering care. The RN/LPN participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives and assumes responsibility for their professional development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Service - Provides coordinated, patient- and family-centered nursing care by actively collaborating with the interprofessional team to meet care needs across settings.

1. Telephone and MyChart triage: According to the chief complaint, assess the severity of the patient's symptoms and guide the patient to the appropriate level of care (Scheduled visit, Same day slot when available, Walk-In/Urgent Care, or Emergency)
2. Address all medication refill requests by directly refilling when allowable per protocol, pending prescription with correct pharmacy information and sending to the Provider team, or advising patient that an appointment is needed for further refills. Review and triage the lab/x-ray results received in the office and notify the physician or other healthcare provider of critical values.

1. Call patients with abnormal results as directed by providers and report abnormal results to governing bodies as directed (such as required STI reporting and lead reporting). Perform patient education and instruction regarding medication regime and documents in the medical records.
2. Seeks educational opportunities to increase clinical competence, personal and professional growth through in-house education material, conferences, and community resources.

Compassion - Demonstrates compassion through therapeutic relationships, attentive assessment, and respectful engagement with patients and families throughout the continuum of care.

1. Demonstrate tact, courtesy and respect in all interactions with patients, visitors, and staff as well as outside agencies.
2. Promote a positive working environment that represents cooperation and collaboration between programs, services and co-workers.

Quality - Ensures high-quality care by systematically assessing patient data, applying evidence-based practice, prioritizing safety and fiscal responsibility, participating in continuous quality improvement, and maintaining professional development.

1. Based on established protocols, administers oral, subcutaneous, intra-dermal, intramuscular medications.
2. Perform nurse visits and documents encounters within 72 hours.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduate of an accredited nursing program require. Currently licensed in the State of Wisconsin required. Previous experience with patients of all age groups required. Experience within a community health center and with EPIC preferred. Two years of general nursing in a clinic or hospital setting strongly preferred.

It is mandatory that all employees, employed providers and volunteers are vaccinated. All hired candidates must submit proof of vaccination prior to their orientation. This is a mandatory requirement for Progressive Community Health Centers. The purpose is to minimize exposure to and transmission of the influenza virus in the workplace by providing occupational protection to employees and thereby preventing exposure to members of the community, which we serve.