LPN

J.C. Lewis Primary Health Care Center; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

J.C. Lewis Primary Health Care Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join its interdisciplinary clinical team in Savannah, GA. The LPN provides medical services within the scope of practice and supports the Health Care Provider, contributing to comprehensive primary care.

The role involves history taking, vaccine administration, vital signs, phlebotomy, wound care, and medication administration, with a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care for underserved populations.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Georgia as an LPN.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; additional computer skills a plus.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with patients.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Bilingual: Spanish and English a plus.

Responsibilities

• Obtain comprehensive health histories from patients and document appropriately.
• Administer vaccines and maintain records per GRITS system.
• Obtain vital signs, chief complaint, drug allergies, and visual acuity as indicated.
• Adhere to infection control policies and prepare patients for examination.
• Maintain medication and treatment areas with supplies and equipment.
• Perform phlebotomy as needed and handle external test paperwork.
• Notify courier of pending samples for pickup.
• Provide basic wound care, first aid, and infection control.
• Administer medications under supervision of Health Care Provider.
• Performs clerical duties and completes reports as assigned.
• Maintain licensure and participate in CMEs; attend meetings and trainings.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Patient relationship

Bilingual: Spanish and English

Education

Licensed in Georgia as an LPN

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

J. C. Lewis Primary Health Care Center is a federally qualified community health center which exists to provide patient-centered primary health care services to the medically underserved residents of the greater Savannah-Chatham County, Georgia community. The Health Center makes comprehensive primary care, integrated behavioral health care, oral health care, and inpatient respite care services available to all persons, including the homeless and low-income uninsured and underinsured, regardless of ability to pay. The J.C. Lewis Primary Health Care Center excels in the provision of compassionate care and promotes healing through healthy living. Our team of highly skilled providers partners with patients in need to enable them to achieve and maintain optimal health and wellness across their life cycle.

The J.C. Lewis Primary Health Care Center is seeking to add a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to our interdisciplinary clinical team. The LPN supports the team by providing medical services, within the scope of practice, at the request of the Health Care Provider.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Obtain comprehensive health histories on patients and document appropriately
• Administer and maintain accurate records/documentation of vaccines, according to GRITS (Georgia Registry of Immunizations and Transaction Registry) system.
• Obtain vital signs, chief complaint, drug allergies, and visual acuity if indicated.
• Adhere to the infection control policies and procedures
• Prepare client for examination by Health Care Provider
• Maintain medication room, examination rooms, and treatment area, assuring availability of needed supplies and equipment
• Maintain lab area and adhere to universal precautions
• Perform phlebotomy as necessary, to include labeling and preparing tubes and completing appropriate paperwork for external tests.
• Notify courier of pending samples for pick-up.
• Clean and bandage wounds, perform basic first aid, and adhere to infection control policies.
• Administer medications appropriate for symptoms and in proper dosage under the direction of the Health Care Provider

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs clerical duties and completes reports as assigned
• Maintain certification/licensure, to include the procurement of appropriate CMEs
• Participate in agency meetings, in-service trainings and workshops as deemed appropriate
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Licensed in the state of Georgia as a LPN
• Basic knowledge and proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite, with any additional computer skills a plus
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationship with patients
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Bilingual: Spanish and English are a plus