LPN

St. Joseph Hospital; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 34,371 - 47,334; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health Ministry is seeking a licensed practical nurse in Nashua, NH to support patient care across the clinic setting. The role involves preparing patients, documenting histories and vitals, and assisting providers with exams and procedures.

Requirements include NH LPN license and BLS/CPR certification; 2+ years of nursing experience preferred. The position emphasizes compassionate care within a faith-based health ministry and offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Maintains current knowledge and adheres to organization policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates commitment to ongoing professional development and compliance with department policies.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for examination/visit.
• Obtains and documents patient vital signs and reason for visit.
• Reviews and documents patient history and current medications.
• Assists providers with examinations and procedures.
• Performs venipuncture and administers injections as directed.
• Schedules tests and coordinates referrals as needed.
• Maintains exam rooms, prepares charts, and handles pre-certifications and authorizations.

Skills

Policy adherence

Professional development

Education

New Hampshire LPN license

BLS/CPR Certification

AED Certification

Job description

Job Summary:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.
• Prepares patient for examination/visit.
• Obtains and thoroughly documents patient vital signs and reason for visit.
• Prepares patient chart for provider. Reviews current medications, allergies, treatments, height, weight, problem list and additional criteria as requested by provider.
• Reviews and documents patient history (immunization, screenings, etc.).
• Instructs patient in collection of samples and preparation for tests.
• Assists providers with patient examinations and procedures.
• Assists with the preparation of equipment/instruments.
• Assists with patient education.
• Screens and documents patient calls determining the urgency of the problem; consults with provider regarding treatment and advises patient accordingly.
• Performs patient triage.
• Documents charts including returned phone calls, missed appointments or other clinical issues, with initials, date and time.
• Takes messages and assists providers with return phone calls.
• Calls in prescriptions per provider orders and protocols.
• Retrieves records and files/imports patient test results. Notifies patient of test results per provider direction thoroughly documenting patient outreach in a timely manner.
• Perform all required QCs (test and equipment).
• Preloads pertinent patient history in EMR.
• Performs tests as instructed (i.e., EKGs, lab, vision, hearing, PFT, non-stress).
• Administers allergy injections, medications, immunizations and other measured injectables per provider orders.
• Performs dressing applications and changes.
• Removes sutures.
• Performs venipuncture per provider orders.
• Prepares, cleans and stocks exam rooms.
• Schedules patient appointments.
• Assists in scheduling patient tests.
• Prepares or performs pre-certifications and prior authorizations.
• Orders and maintains medical supplies.
• Orders and maintains vaccine inventory.
• Assists front office as needed.
• Completes general filing/scanning/importing.
• Coordinates and completes paperwork/forms as directed related to referral, health/school/sports, immunizations, excused from/return to work/school, childcare and medication administration. Charts completion as required.
• Demonstrates the ability to organize and prioritize work to expedite patient care.
• Completes all assigned/required training within defined timelines.
• Performs duties per scheduled hours arriving/leaving on time and completing assigned responsibilities.
• Demonstrates flexibility in assisting with support/coverage within the practice network.
• Performs related work as requested.
• Other duties as consistent with this role.

*For Specialty Practices: Performs appointment scheduling, procedure and/or surgery scheduling related activities based on department including ambulatory clinics in both IMG and HOD.

Job Requirements

Job Knowledge and Skills

• Maintains current knowledge and adheres to all organization policies and procedures, practice/site protocols and safety and infection control policy and procedures.
• Demonstrates a commitment to maintain competency in those activities which contribute to ongoing professional development and those required by department/organization policy.

Education and Experience

• Current New Hampshire LPN license required
• BLS/CPR, AED Certification required
• 2+ years nursing experience preferred

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values:

• Compassion
• Integrity
• Collaboration
• Excellence

Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).

Comp Range:

$24.95 - $34.36

Rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale. At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.

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