Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
ChesPenn Health Services is a network of community health centers serving Delaware County in southeastern Pennsylvania. Our mission is to provide quality, integrated, and culturally sensitive medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare to adults and children regardless of income, insurance status, or ability to pay.
Our goal is to provide a healthcare home for every person living in the communities we serve. Be part of our mission to care for your community. This is a job that will love you back.
Position Summary
ChesPenn Health Services is seeking a patient-focused Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support clinical care in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) setting. This position is based at the ChesPenn Healthcare site located in Chester, PA, a busy primary care practice providing adult medicine, pediatrics, women’s health services, and behavioral health care. The LPN works as part of a multidisciplinary care team managing staff and supporting a diverse and underserved patient population.
Qualifications
- Completion of an accredited Practical Nursing Program
- Current, unrestricted Pennsylvania Licensed Practical Nurse license
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification
- Prior experience as an LPN in an outpatient or community health setting preferred
- Supervisory experience
- Experience working with diverse, underserved, or high-risk populations preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
- Ability to perform a variety of clinical support tasks in a fast-paced primary care environment.
- Supervisory experience inclusive of direct reports and demonstrated ability to lead teams.
- Demonstrated ability to obtain and document patient histories and vital signs.
- Demonstrated ability to perform venipuncture and CLIA-waived laboratory testing.
- Demonstrated ability to administer injections and vaccinations per protocol.
- Knowledge of infection control, safety, and sanitation standards.
- Understanding of HIPAA confidentiality requirements and patient privacy best practices.
- Familiarity with electronic health records and clinical documentation.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary care team.
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach with the ability to manage stress effectively.
What You’ll Do
- Perform clinical duties under the direction of a licensed provider or Registered Nurse.
- Supervise, lead, and manage a team while supporting continuity of care.
- Prepare patients for provider visits by obtaining medical history, vital signs, growth parameters, and reason for visit.
- Assist providers during examinations and procedures.
- Administer and assist with injections and vaccinations according to clinical protocols.
- Perform venipuncture and collect specimens for laboratory testing.
- Conduct visual and auditory screenings as appropriate.
- Accurately document patient care and clinical activities in the electronic health record.
- Support quality improvement initiatives and compliance with HRSA, state, and federal requirements.
- Model ChesPenn’s commitment to an outstanding, trauma-informed patient experience.
- Demonstrate teamwork and professionalism in support of co-workers and organizational goals.
What We Offer
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401 (k), retirement account
- Life insurance
- Generous vacation, sick, and personal leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
ChesPenn Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Because employees work with families and children and due to the sensitive nature of patient medical information, all applicants who receive and accept employment offers must successfully complete child abuse and criminal background checks prior to hire.
NOTE: ChesPenn uses a web-based application portal and email system to communicate with applicants. Please add [email protected] to your contact list to ensure receipt of all correspondence.