Clinic LPN

Southern Missouri Community Health; West Plains (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Health Insurance for employee

Paid Dental insurance for employee

Paid Long-term Disability

Paid Life Insurance with ability to追加引

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401K with 5% employer matching

Paid bereavement

Paid jury duty

Paid nursing license renewal

Paid CPR certification renewal

Supplemental Benefits Available

Job summary

Southern Missouri Community Health Center is seeking a dedicated clinician to support patient check-ins by obtaining vital signs, reviewing medications, and triaging chief complaints. The role collaborates with the clinical team to ensure accurate documentation and high-quality care in a rural community setting.

The position emphasizes nursing knowledge, adherence to regulatory standards, and the ability to travel between clinics as needed, with a straightforward weekday schedule and no evenings

Qualifications

• Must hold LPN license or MA certification.
• Thorough knowledge of practical nursing theory.
• Knowledge of nursing regulations and standard practices.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and review medications at patient check-in.
• Investigate chief complaints and document findings.
• Coordinate care with clinical team to ensure quality patient care.
• Travel between clinics, local schools, and to meetings/trainings as needed.

Skills

LPN license

Medical Assistant certification

Practical nursing knowledge

Anatomy & physiology

Record keeping

Communication skills

Mobility/physical ability

Travel between clinics

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Medical Assistant certification

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Southern Missouri Community Health Center (SMCHC) has a dedicated staff focused on providing excellent medical and dental care to our rural community. We strive to provide our prized clinical staff with the resources they need to bring a high level of care for our patients.

Do you enjoy building relationships with your patients and the others on your clinical team? Do you take pride in your patient care?

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Responsible for obtaining vital signs, reviewing medications and investigating chief complaints as patients check in for appointments. Clinic is open Monday-Friday from 7:30am to 5:30pm (no evenings or weekends)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Possesses a current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse or has current certification/registration as a Medical Assistant.
• Thorough knowledge of practical nursing theory
• Knowledge of standard practices, rules and regulations related to licensed practical nursing
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, aseptic technique
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
• Ability to keep accurate records
• Ability to deal with a variety of patients, staff, health care providers, and community representatives
• Ability to walk, bend, kneel and lift 25 lbs.
• Possesses a means of transportation that would facilitate travel between clinics, local schools, and to out of town meetings and training when it is deemed necessary and appropriate. Travel may be required with or without advance notice.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years’ experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse preferred

BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDES

• Paid Health Insurance for employee
• Paid Dental insurance for employee
• Paid Long-term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance with ability to add additional coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with 5% employer matching
• Paid bereavement
• Paid jury duty
• Paid nursing license renewal
• Paid CPR certification renewal
• Supplemental Benefits Available