Licensed Practical Nurse /Panel Manager (On-Call)

Multnomah County; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Work-life balance

Job summary

Multnomah County Health Department seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver focused community and clinic health services, emphasizing prevention, health promotion, and client self-care. The LPN collaborates with providers, documents in EPIC, and supports panel management and care planning.

The role requires licensure in Oregon, at least 1 year of nursing experience, and completion of required BLS/CPR. Strong teamwork and patient education are essential for improving health outcomes.

Qualifications

• An Associate's degree or a Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited program.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an Oregon nursing license by hire date.
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience.
• BLS/CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide focused community and clinic health services to prevent disease and promote health.
• Maintain patient charts using SOAP notes and EPIC dot-phrases.
• Manage patient visits, triage, and care planning with the health team.
• Assist with rooming patients, ordering labs, and administering vaccines and medications.
• Support clinic flow by coordinating referrals and follow-ups with the team.
• Document and communicate test results, treatment plans, and patient education.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient education

Clinical teamwork

Electronic health records (EPIC)

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Pay Range: $31.00 - $40.40 Hourly

Department: Health Department

Job Type: Regular

Represented Exemption Status: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

Opportunity

This work MATTERS! We seek leaders, achievers and doers who bring skill and passion to a challenging and evolving environment. At the Multnomah County Health Department we are all inspired by the mission: We work with communities to advance health equity, protect the most vulnerable, and prompt health and wellness for everyone and we uphold the values: Compassion and Care, Empowerment, Racial Equity, Creativity and Integrity. We create a culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse population we serve in our communities.

We’re seeking a visionary and dynamic leader who is creative in problem solving and contributes new ideas and solutions to the organization to join our team as the Licensed Practical Nurse within Integrated Clinical Services.

In this position, you will provide focused community and clinic health services directed towards the prevention of disease, the promotion of health, the reduction of disability, improving the clients self-care, using professional judgment in focused/limited assessments, screening, contributing to care planning, intervention, and provides health information/education to patients. The Licensed Practical Nurse works within the health care team and provides focused community and clinic health services directed towards the prevention of disease, the promotion of health, the reduction of disability, improving the clients self-care, using professional judgment in focused/limited assessments, screening, contributing to care planning, intervention and provides health information/education to patients.

The Panel Manager role tracks the health of the population of patient's assigned to the provider panel. Manages team communication including phone messages, fax requests, and warm hand-offs, as needed. The Panel Manager is responsible for the team InBasket within the electronic health record system and delegates requests to appropriate staff, in addition to completing those requests that are within the scope of a LPN. The Panel Manager completes needed patient visits as noted on EPIC team schedule in addition to providing focused assessments to walk-in clients. Supports providers when staffing indicates the need.

Responsibilities

As an Licensed Practical Nurse, you will:

• Panel Management Utilizes electronic reports and review of provider schedules to pro-actively assess needs for prevention screening and communicates via EHR.
• Pro-actively performs pre-visit activities (e.g. scrubbing and huddling) for client visits, as needed.
• Works with Providers and team to monitor chronic disease and prevention reports and initiates follow-up with clients or ensures appropriate referrals as needed.
• Forecasts immunizations.
• Collaborates with Team Clerical Assistant to ensure appropriate tracking and follow-up of referrals.
• Leads the team and directs staff to complete duties, within scope, to support smooth clinic flow.
• Team/Client Communication Manages team cell phone, desk phone, communicates normal lab results and messages from the care team.
• Manages Provider and team electronic and paper in-baskets.
• Schedules appointments as needed.
• Follows-up on specialty referral reports, clinical treatments, prescriptions, medication cancellations, etc.
• Participates in patient reminder calls and follow-up to no-shows, as indicated.
• Documents clearly in patient charts, using the SOAP method, if indicated, and EPIC "dot-phrases" and "smart phrases" as deemed appropriate per patient encounter.
• Communicates with all staff professionally and effectively.
• Provider/Team Support Supports back office clinic flow by direct provider support as needed including rooming patients, ordering labs as directed, giving immunizations and medications (injections, inhalants, rectal, oral).
• Assists clinicians with procedures.
• Provides after visit instructions based on nursing experience and understanding of client needs; makes follow-up appointments, if necessary, and communicates referrals.
• Obtains vital signs and appropriate screening; collects clinical/nursing assessment data from patients including focused assessment, of on-going health issues (e.g. depression, diabetes, asthma, wound and pain management, and other chronic diseases).
• Prepares patients for exams, and procedures, including equipment set-up and specimen collection.
• Administers medical treatments such as cleaning and dressing wounds, ear irrigations, suture removal, catheterizations, fluoride treatments, etc.
• Performs diagnostic tests such as labs, phlebotomy, EKG, etc.
• Completes Nurse standing orders per assignment.
• Provides patient education.
• Assists clients with completion of forms (e.g. Head Start).
• Communicates referrals to Team Clerical Assistant if not done.
• Maintains clinical skills as dictated by the client population and the clinical practice (adult, pediatric, OB, internal medicine).
• Reviews cases with the providers and team as needed.
• Works with RN and PCP to contribute to the plan of care.
• Follows established plan of care.
• Seeks expert advice on issues for clients and provides input to providers and nurses on client response.
• Completes competencies required for the position.
• Completes documentation and charting as required by policy.
• Resource Management and Quality Assurance/Improvement Participates in equipment/supply checks.
• Troubleshoots equipment issues and reports necessary repairs, as needed, to supervisor.
• Follows downtime priority and project lists.
• Provides feedback for completed tasks, as needed for communication flow.
• Provides back-up support to other team members as needed and other duties as assigned.
• Completes assigned Quality Control/Assurance activities.
• Actively participates in process improvement, when assigned.
• May perform Vaccine Lead duties, if assigned.

To Qualify

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*

• An Associate's degree or a Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate and valid license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the State of Oregon by the time of hire
• A minimum one (1) year of nursing experience
• BLS/CPR certification required

Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*

• Experience providing services to diverse and vulnerable communities
• Demonstrated experience in primary care
• Experience with Medical Home, FQHC

Transferable Skills

Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

Note: The application, resume, and cover letter should clearly demonstrate your work experience/skills and how they relate to the descriptions provided in the ‘Overview’ and ‘To Qualify’ sections of this job posting. Please be thorough, as these materials will be used to determine your eligibility for an interview.

The Selection Process

Initial review of minimum qualifications. Evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates. Consideration of top candidates in order of rank and score from the list of eligible candidates. This may include phone interviews, panel interviews, and/or additional exams to determine the best candidates for the position. Professional reference checks.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a Health Department employee you will create a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment.

Benefits

Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package, including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more. Find more details on our benefits website.

Salary/Pay

Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.

Serving the Public

Even During Disasters Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page. In accordance with Oregon Law, Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume, cover letter and other application materials.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act

We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process.

Application Information

Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

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