Licensed Practical Nurse (FHC)

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WORK

Under supervision, performs nursing work.

Responsible for assisting providers and delivering nursing care in a primary care center under the auspices of the Family Health Centers (FHC).

EXAMPLES OF THE WORK (These statements are intended to be illustrative of the work of this class.)
 
Documents patient history and assesses chief complaints.
Reviews charts and makes entries.
Prepares patient and room for appropriate examination procedures.
Assists providers with exams and procedures.
Administers medications, injections, immunizations, and venipunctures as ordered by physician.
Handles all abnormal and normal laboratory test results according to protocol.
Provides individual and group health education instruction and information.
Mentors and acts as a resource for health services students and departmental personnel.
Provides appropriate patient care based on age-appropriate growth and development principles.
Assists in triage, handles patient inquiries, schedules appointments, and assesses patient complaints via telephone and recommends appropriate action, according to prescribed protocol.
Performs nursing assessments and develops health care plans for patients.
Performs basic laboratory procedures.
Makes referrals to the Registered Nurse (RN), supervisor, physician, or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) for situations requiring further intervention.
Cleans, stocks, and orders supplies for the examination rooms.
Cleans and wraps instruments for sterilization.
Travels between satellite clinics.
Adheres to standard precautions.
Performs related work as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the Kentucky Board of Nursing OR Possession of a work permit to practice professional nursing in the State of Kentucky by endorsement.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Moves and/or lifts more than 100 lbs. when positioning patients or when assisting them on and off the examination table.

Identifies medical record documentation, requests and/or releases.

Responds to patient and FHC needs via telephone, internet, fax, computer software and in person.

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must obtain CPR certification by the end of the probationary period and maintain certification throughout employment with FHC.

Must provide own transportation to work at other FHC locations as needed.

Must be available to work a varied schedule as needed.

Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as mandated by OSHA and/or FHC.

Must be vaccinated for Hepatitis B, have provided evidence of immunization, or have signed a declination form within 10 days of initial assignment.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Test Weights
Training & Experience: 100%

Please note that Training & Experience scores are based on the relevant (as determined by the hiring agency and Civil Service) training and experience, as listed on your application and/or resume, as submitted here. Any information that is unclear or that is not listed on your application and/or resume will not be considered in the calculation of the Training & Experience score. This also means that you should list your employment dates, including the month and year (i.e., 02/2010 to 08/2015) of employment, as well as the number of hours worked per week. 

CLINIC LOCATIONS AND HOURS:
 www.fhclouisville.org
 
 FHC - Portland
 2215 Portland Avenue
 Louisville KY 40212
 (502) 774-8631
 Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 9:00pm
 Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
 Saturday: 8:00am - noon
 Sunday: Closed
 
 FHC - East Broadway
 834 East Broadway
 Louisville KY 40204
 Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 9:00pm
 Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
 Saturday: 8:00 - 12:00pm
 Sunday: Closed
 
 FHC - Phoenix (Healthcare for the Homeless)
 712 E Muhammad Ali Blvd
 Louisville KY 40202
 Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 4:00pm
 Saturday - Sunday: Closed
 
 FHC - Iroquois
 4100 Taylor Blvd
 Louisville KY 40215
 Monday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
 Tuesday: 8:00am - 8:30pm
 Wednesday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
 Saturday - Sunday: Closed
 
 FHC - Fairdale
 1000 Neighborhood Place
 Fairdale KY 40118
 Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
 Thursdays: 8:00am - 8:30pm
 Saturday - Sunday: Closed
 
 FHC - Southwest
 9702 Stonestreet Road, Suite 220
 Louisville KY 40272
 Monday - Wednesday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
 Thursday: 8:00am - 8:00pm
 Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
 Saturday - Sunday: Closed
 
 FHC - Americana
 4805 Southside Drive
 Louisville KY 40214
 Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
 Saturday - Sunday: Closed