Licensed Practical Nurse - Bridge City Medical

Licensed Practical Nurse

Rate: negotiable

Start Date: ASAP

Competition Closing Date: Until Suitable Candidate Found

Hours of Work: 0.5 FTE/ flexible

Job Description

The Primary Care LPN is a member of the interdisciplinary family practice team and supports whole person care with emphasis on healthy living, illness prevention, health education, chronic disease management, self-management and clinical support. Consistent with the goals of Primary Health Care and Patient Medical Home, they provide access to first level basic health care for individuals, families, groups and communities.

Position Qualifications:

• Current licensure with CLPNA
• CPR certificate required, other certifications an asset
• Recent acute, community, continuing care experience. Preference will be given to candidates with experience working to full scope of practice.
• Knowledge and skills in quality improvement
• Knowledge and skills in health assessment, adult education and nursing intervention.
• Knowledge and skills or a willingness to develop knowledge and skills in the prevention, screening, and management of chronic disease
• Immunization competency required or willingness to complete
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficiency in use of computers including MS office, e-mail, and electronic medical record
• Experience working independently and as part of a team in a collaborative setting
• Ability to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality

Inquiries & applications are submitted to the clinic at: bcmedicalclinic@bridgecitymed.com