At Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center, we honor all members of our community and acknowledge the dignity of each person we serve. Our purpose is to provide high quality, comprehensive primary health care to the communities of Washington and Yamhill counties with a special emphasis on migrant and seasonal farm workers and a view to removing barriers to health care. We strive to provide an environment that welcomes and values the people we employ and serve.
If you are unsure whether you meet all the required qualifications for this role but are interested and passionate about this potential position, we encourage you to apply. Job Summary: Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Clinician, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the respite care setting delivers high-quality, culturally appropriate, and patient-centered care. This role involves providing transitional care for patients recovering from acute illnesses or injuries, ensuring continuity of care, and addressing medical, psychosocial, and recovery needs, promoting health stability and continuity of care. The LPN contributes to planning, implementing, and evaluating care plans while adhering to organizational and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Patient Care & Flow: Provide direct, age-specific care to patients, including administering medications and treatments as prescribed. Monitor and document patient vitals, growth and development needs, and deviations from norms, reporting findings to supervising RN or clinician. Coordinate room turnover, assess patient ambulation, and activities of daily living (ADLs). Perform venipuncture and simple lab testing (e.g., urine dip, hemoccult, glucose monitoring).
- Care Coordination: Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and execute individualized care plans. Track and document critical follow-ups using EMR and other electronic systems. Assist patients with scheduling and accessing ancillary services, such as lab work and specialty care. Facilitate care transitions, including discharge planning.
- Health Education: Teach patients and families about self-care practices, medication adherence, and chronic disease management. Deliver health education in group or one-on-one settings.
- Emergency Response: Recognize and respond to medical emergencies, such as hypoglycemia, following CPR and emergency triage protocols. Contact supervising RN/clinician as necessary for assistance with emergent situations.
- Equipment & Supplies: Clean and prepare medical equipment for sterilization; maintain inventory for patient exam rooms and work areas. Use and maintain medical devices such as pulse oximeters, nebulizers, glucometers, and CLIA-waived lab equipment.
- Quality Improvement: Participate in quality assurance and improvement activities as requested. Collaborate in organizational initiatives to optimize care delivery.
- HIPAA Compliance: Access and use patient health information (PHI) per minimum necessary guidelines to schedule appointments, answer medical inquiries, and coordinate care.
- Administrative Support: Assist with patient scheduling, filing, and other administrative duties as needed. Respond to patient telephone inquiries, including triage and urgent care needs, under supervision.
- Professional Development & Collaboration: Engage in staff training, case conferences, and professional development opportunities. Contribute to an inclusive and respectful workplace culture.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Commitment to providing quality health care to all.
- Demonstrated commitment to working with patients and staff from a wide range of ethnic, economic, cultural and social background.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Professional demeanor.
- Excellent organizational skills.
Education and Experience:
- Current State of Oregon Licensed Practical Nurse License and
- Current CPR (health care provider level)
- 1 year experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse, preferred.
- Proficiency in English and Spanish, both written and spoken language, preferred.
- Previous work in respite care, transitional care, or community health preferred.
Behavioral Competencies:
- Accountability: Demonstrate ownership and responsibility for providing excellent care in challenging environments.
- Customer Focus: Prioritize patient needs and ensure that each patient receives quality, accessible care.
- Teamwork: Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary mobile team to ensure smooth operations.
- Initiative: Adapt quickly to new sites, apply creative solutions to mobile clinic challenges, and seek continuous improvement.
- Confidentiality: Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.
- Ethical: Uphold integrity and honesty in all interactions.
- Respect: Show appreciation and consideration for patients and colleagues.
- Communication: Convey information clearly and effectively, especially in mobile, field-based scenarios.
Physical Requirements:
- Standing: 20%
- Walking: 25%
- Sitting: 50%
- Lifting/Carrying: Up to 40 lbs.
Working Conditions:
- Work in well-lit, ventilated environments.
- Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and hazardous chemicals.
Equipment Used:
- Medical devices: EKG, glucometer, nebulizer, autoclave, and others.
- Office equipment: Computer, telephone, fax, and copier.
Immunization:
Staff members must meet immunization requirements as stated in VGMHC’s immunization policy and state and federal guidelines. Job descriptions represent a general outline of the essential and major job duties, functions and qualifications required. They cannot be all-inclusive and comprehensive due to the dynamic nature of work performed to accomplish VGMHC’s Mission.
VGMHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from consideration for employment because of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, veteran status, marital status, or physical challenges. The policy applies not only to recruitment and hiring practices, but also includes fairness in placement, promotion, transfer, rate of pay, and termination.