Wellness - Licensed Practical Nurse - Wellness

Marana Health; Marana (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

HSA with employer contribution

403(b) retirement plan

Short-term disability

PTO / Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Jury duty leave

Education reimbursement

Life & AD&D insurance

Long-term disability

EAP

Job summary

Marana Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Wellness team at the Marana Main Health Center in Marana, AZ. The LPN will perform computer-based clinical support, process refills per MH protocols, review clinical documentation, and manage patient calls and messages, with potential direct patient care as needed.

You will work with providers and clinical staff to coordinate patient care, respond to medical questions, and support triage.

Qualifications

• Must be organized with the ability to self-motivate and prioritize a variety of duties.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills and the ability to motivate and engage patients.
• Demonstrates competencies and knowledge of all age groups including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Responsibilities

• Monitors assigned provider desktops within the EMR and promptly completes assigned tasks per lab standing orders and medication refill protocols.
• Collaborates with providers and support staff to ensure efficient patient care and clinical operations.
• Serves as Super-User to staff in EMR and software applications involved in patient care operations such as Athena One.
• Participates in Quality Improvement efforts by collaborating with clinical staff in the generation of ideas to improve patient care and the functioning of clinical operations.
• Reviews reports, consultations, communication documents, telephone messages and refill requests for providers and follows standing orders for prompt resolution of requests and patient notifications.
• Assists with hands‑on patient care at any site to include wound care, IV starts, assist with procedures as needed and gathering of signs and symptoms to assist with triage.
• Protects patients and employees by complying with infection control policies and protocols, following medication administration, storage procedures and controlled substance regulations.
• Maintains Clinic Standards of Care by adhering to the Arizona State Nurse Practice Act and those of other governing agencies.
• Adheres to expectations of required/mandatory in‑services, certifications and licensures
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Independence

Patient engagement

Education

Arizona LPN license

High school diploma or equivalent

State-approved Practical Nursing program

BLS certification

Fingerprint clearance card

Tools

Athena One

Job description

Marana Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Wellness team at the Marana Main Health Center, located in the heart of Marana, AZ.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) primarily performs computer-based clinical support, including processing prescription refill requests according to MH protocols, reviewing and completing clinical documentation, and managing patient calls and messages. The LPN works closely with providers and clinical staff to coordinate patient care and respond to medical questions. The role may also provide direct patient care as needed, including wound care and assistance with phone or on-site triage.

Marana Health is a Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC), with 11 sites in Tucson and Pima County. Our mission is to improve our community by providing exceptional, whole-person healthcare.

Required Qualifications:

• Current, unencumbered Arizona state license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• High school diploma or equivalency
• Completion of state-approved training in Practical Nursing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (may be completed with MH upon hire)
• Fingerprint Clearance Card through Arizona Department of Public Safety

Preferred Qualifications:

• Outpatient Clinic Experience
• IV Certification
• Pediatric experience

An equivalent combination of directly related education and experience may be considered when it provides the knowledge and skills required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Does not direct or supervise others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be organized with the ability to self-motivate and prioritize a variety of duties.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills and the ability to motivate and engage patients.
• Demonstrates competencies and knowledge of all age groups including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Applied knowledge of computer applications in a Windows based environment.
• Applied skills in patient engagement in a primary care setting.
• Knowledge of patient appointment scheduling system.
• Able to work Independently

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitors assigned provider desktops within the EMR and promptly completes assigned tasks per lab standing orders and medication refill protocols.
• Collaborates with providers and support staff to ensure efficient patient care and clinical operations.
• Serves as Super-User to staff in EMR and software applications involved in patient care operations such as Athena One, and others as needed.
• Participates in Quality Improvement efforts by collaborating with clinical staff in the generation of ideas to improve patient care and the functioning of clinical operations.
• Reviews reports, consultations, communication documents, telephone messages and refill requests for providers and follows standing orders for prompt resolution of requests and patient notifications. Documents all patient correspondence accurately.
• Assists with hands‑on patient care at any site to include wound care, IV starts, assist with procedures as needed and gathering of signs and symptoms to assist with triage.
• Protects patients and employees by complying with infection control policies and protocols, following medication administration, storage procedures and controlled substance regulations.
• Maintains Clinic Standards of Care by adhering to the Arizona State Nurse Practice Act and those of other governing agencies.
• Adheres to expectations of required/mandatory in‑services, certifications and licensures
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

Marana Health strives to be the premier provider and employer in community health. We believe caring for our community begins with supporting the health and well‑being of our employees.

Eligible employees may receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution for employees enrolled in the qualifying high‑deductible health plan
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Short‑term disability and other voluntary worksite benefits
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave accrual
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid bereavement leave, including one day of pet bereavement leave
• Paid jury duty and community service leave
• Education reimbursement of up to $3,000 per fiscal year for eligible full‑time employees
• Company‑paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Company‑paid long‑term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee wellness programs and additional discounts

Benefits and eligibility may vary based on employment classification, scheduled hours, position, and applicable plan or policy terms.