Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Here at Community Health Service, Inc (CHSI), our mission is to provide high quality health care to the overlooked and underserved. Sound rewarding? You bet it is! If you are looking for more than just a "job" and want to invest your time making an impact on the lives of others, this is your chance to join our CHSI team!

WHAT DO WE DO?

CHSI is a private, non-profit organization established in 1973 to serve the health needs of migrant & seasonal farm workers and their family members. Today, CHSI has expanded services and provides mental & physical healthcare to all individuals in our communities. Our services are provided on a more affordable sliding fee scale to those who are under-insured or un-insured. We also accept ND and MN Medicaid, Medicare, and most private insurance plans. We currently operate four nurse-managed clinics, two mobile medical units, and two victim advocacy program centers in Minnesota & North Dakota.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are on the search for a Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Grafton, ND team.

Summary

The LPN primary job function is to promote efficient clinic flow by assisting the provider and/or nurse with day-to-day tasks, perform functions within the laboratory, assist patients with clinic paperwork as necessary.

Primary Duties

1. Completes pre-visit preparation documentation
2. Assists the provider and/or nurse with health-related tasks such as collecting and recording vital signs, basic in-house labs, calling patients with lab results, and other duties assigned by clinical staff.
3. Assists the nurse or provider with minor office procedures, examinations, patient education, and referrals.
4. Assists patients with signing a release of information forms and faxing vaccination consents, and procedural consents. At the discretion of the RN, preps and administers vaccinations as needed.
5. Completes intake of scheduled patients and promotes efficient clinic flow, assuring everything is done for the patient before they leave.

Laboratory Duties

1. Collects and prepares human samples for analysis. Stores samples appropriately. Uses appropriate labeling. Works collaboratively with staff to collect the appropriate specimen using sterile technique.
2. Adheres to correct testing procedures. Performs tests in chemistry, hematology, coagulation, microbiology, and urinalysis. Able to recognize sources of error and limitations of the method.
3. Uses analyzers and instrumentation according to manuals. Troubleshoots problems take corrective actions and seek assistance from Quest Diagnostics or supervisor as necessary.
4. Uses the bidirectional interface within Centricity to process labs and charts results in the patient's electronic health record.
5. Prepares, labels, and stores reagents. Inspects new lots of reagents and media and tracks expiration dates.
6. Performs Quality Control specimens at required frequencies. Takes corrective action when controls are out of range. Documents and retains all Quality Control data for three years.
7. Assures that patient results are accurate. Specimens sent to Quest Diagnostics are monitored to assure that reports are received in a timely manner.
8. Knowledgeable of the regulations governing laboratory testing and adheres to those regulations.
9. Knowledgeable of the safety policies and adheres to those policies. Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly work area at all times.
10. Assistance is performed in a professional, caring, and helpful manner to ensure patients receive care and assistance in a timely and efficient manner.
11. At the start of the day, start the lab computer and all the machines within the lab.
12. Helps with the maintenance of the vaccine storage unit
13. Performs monthly autoclave maintenance, consisting of cleaning and spore testing.
14. Performs a weekly inventory of the lab, assuring there is at least a two-week supply of all equipment.
15. Performs and maintains patient confidentiality on electronic devices at all times.

General Duties

1. Performs duties essential to the position and organization.
2. Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
3. Expected to be prepared to start shift at the scheduled time, meet attendance standards, and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
4. Conforms safety policies and general housekeeping practices.
5. Demonstrates sound work ethics, flexible, and shows dedication to the position and the community CHSI serves.
6. Demonstrates a positive attitude, is respectful, and possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity toward patients and co-workers.
7. Keeps customer service and the mission of the organization in mind when interacting with all patients, co-workers, and others.

Job Specification

1. Education: high school diploma
2. Certification/Licensure: BLS/CPR, LPN
3. Good communication skills are required in English.
4. Must be a self-motivated individual with good organizational skills.
5. Experience working in the healthcare field is preferred, but not necessary.
6. Must have good computer skills.

ARE YOU A GOOD FIT?

In addition to being a wonderful team member and advocate to patients, we are seeking an individual with the below qualifications:

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Ability to bend and crouch occasionally, sit continuously, and stand or walk frequently.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to use hands/arms, feet/legs for repetitive fine to large motor skill movements.

WORK VALUES

• Cooperation: pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Attention to Detail: being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Integrity: being honest and ethical.
• Dependability: reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Self-Control: maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

WHAT ARE THE PERKS, YOU ASK?

CHSI promotes a healthy work/life balance for employees through a generous time off program. Those eligible are offered:

• Snow Days: If the local public schools are closed/delayed due to storms, our CHSI employees in that area will work from home.
• No on-call and no weekends!
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Starts at 15 days per year and jumps to 20 days by year two!
• Personal Days Off (PDO): In addition to PTO, we offer 4 paid personal days each year.
• Paid Holidays: CHSI offers 12 days of holiday pay.

CHSI also provides retirement, medical, and insurance plans to employees. Those eligible may enroll in:

• 401K Retirement Plan, with a 4% company match!
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• HSA Health Savings Account and/or Flexible Spending Account
• Life & Disability Insurance (Short Term Disability premiums paid by CHSI)
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits

Loan Reimbursement Options: Our employees who work in clinical positions may be eligible for loan reimbursement of up to $145,000 through the National Health Service Corps! Visit for more information.

READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

If this role is a great fit for your skills & personality, please complete our quick online application on the right side of the page.

PLEASE NOTE:

CHSI is an EEO/Affirmative Action/Veteran friendly employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

CHSI facilities are deemed under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA).

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