Lead, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Substance Use Treatment

LPN: *Eligible for a $3,000 sign on bonus*

Sign-on bonus eligibility is limited to new hires and does not extend to rehires

About Jordan Valley Health

Jordan Valley Health (JVH) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health of individuals and families in underserved communities. We provide comprehensive healthcare services including primary medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health. Our mission is simple: Improve our community’s health through access and relationships. By working collaboratively with partners and continually innovating, JVH strives to be a leader in providing essential healthcare for the underserved, ensuring everyone in our community has access to quality healthcare.

Job Summary

The Lead, Licensed Practical Nurs e will perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examinations, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician. Position will provide supervisory oversight over Medical Assistants and other support staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform medication reconciliation with patients.
• Advise and schedule appropriate follow-up appointments.
• Carries out physician orders accurately, directly, and indirectly.
• Request appropriate medical records.
• Maintain and coordinate communication among patient/significant other, staff, and physician as evidenced within medical records, client, and health care team feedback.
• Effectively communicate patients’ changing needs and plans of care among staff members.
• Report patient needs/programs and observations regarding patient’s condition to the physician.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team in coordination of the patient’s care as evidenced by other department feedback.
• Participates in staff development programs.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and is responsible for information discussed.
• Assists patients, family members, or other clients with concern and empathy; respects their confidentiality and privacy and communicate with them in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Answers and refers telephone calls or other inquires to ensure accurate and timely communications as facilitated.
• Assists in the orientation/training/mentoring of new Team Members.
• Consistently works in a positive and cooperative manner with fellow Team Members, other Team leads and nursing supervisors.
• Assists other Team Members in the performance of their assignments.
• Takes direction and initiate actions (cross/additional training) that will allow the assumption of cross-functional duties to ensure seamless patient care.
• Demonstrates flexibility to perform duties wherever volume deems it necessary within the Clinic.
• Demonstrates sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns.
• Consistently evaluates work and determines if further steps are needed to meet client expectations.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory standards.
• Consistently demonstrates ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary.
• Minimizes non-productive time and fills slow periods with activities that enables preparation to meet the future needs of the Clinic (education, organizing, housekeeping, assisting others.)
• Organizes job functions and work area to be able to effectively complete varied assignments within established time frames.
• Consistently demonstrates ability to take the initiative to make decisions/choices without direct supervision.

Benefits Overview

• Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage: Three comprehensive plan options (Buy-up, Base, and High Deductible) through UnitedHealthcare's Choice Plus network, covering various deductibles and out-of-pocket limits. Includes access to telemedicine services via Teladoc.
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available for employees in the High Deductible Plan with employer contributions and tax advantages.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Options for both healthcare and dependent care FSAs, allowing pre-tax contributions for qualified expenses.
• Dental and Vision Coverage: Dental insurance through Cigna’s DPPO network and vision coverage through EyeMed’s Insight network.
• Retirement Plan: Pre-tax and Roth 403(b) retirement plans with a 5% employer match starting after 30 days of employment.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Basic Life and AD&D insurance provided at no cost, with the option to purchase additional coverage. Long-term and short-term disability insurance are also available.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free confidential support for personal and professional challenges, including counseling and crisis intervention.
• Additional Voluntary Benefits: Options for critical illness, accident, hospital care, and pet insurance through MetLife.
• Pay on Demand Available

Holidays

• Nine paid holidays per year.

Health Requirements

All employees are required to provide proof of vaccination for Flu, Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis (TB) as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.

Application Process

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter through the JVH career portal at Careers & Education - Jordan Valley . Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Jordan Valley Health is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from LPN program and current, unrestricted MO LPN license.
• Minimum of two years’ clinical experience required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, must obtain within first 90 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in ambulatory clinical setting preferred
• Experience with electronic medical records preferred