J.C. Lewis Primary Healthcare Center·Chatham County, Georgia
The LPN provides essential medical services and clinical support within an interdisciplinary team to serve underserved residents. Key duties include obtaining patient histories, administering vaccines, performing phlebotomy, and maintaining clinical areas.
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Lewis Primary Health Care Center is a federally qualified community health center which exists to provide patient-centered primary health care services to the medically underserved residents of the greater Savannah-Chatham County, Georgia community.
The Health Center makes comprehensive primary care, integrated behavioral health care, oral health care, and inpatient respite care services available to all persons, including the homeless and low-income uninsured and underinsured, regardless of ability to pay.
The J.C.
Lewis Primary Health Care Center excels in the provision of compassionate care and promotes healing through healthy living.
Our team of highly skilled providers partners with patients in need to enable them to achieve and maintain optimal health and wellness across their life cycle.
The J.C.
Lewis Primary Health Care Center is seeking to add a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to our interdisciplinary clinical team.
The LPN supports the team by providing medical services, within the scope of practice, at the request of the Health Care Provider.
Primary Responsibilities: Obtain comprehensive health histories on patients and document appropriately Administer and maintain accurate records/documentation of vaccines, according to GRITS (Georgia Registry of Immunizations and Transaction Registry) system.
Obtain vital signs, chief complaint, drug allergies, and visual acuity if indicated.
Adhere to the infection control policies and procedures Prepare client for examination by Health Care Provider Maintain medication room, examination rooms, and treatment area, assuring availability of needed supplies and equipment Maintain lab area and adhere to universal precautions Perform phlebotomy as necessary, to include labeling and preparing tubes and completing appropriate paperwork for external tests.
Notify courier of pending samples for pick-up.
Clean and bandage wounds, perform basic first aid, and adhere to infection control policies.
Administer medications appropriate for symptoms and in proper dosage under the direction of the Health Care Provider Other
Performs clerical duties and completes reports as assigned Maintain certification/licensure, to include the procurement of appropriate CMEs Participate in agency meetings, in-service trainings and workshops as deemed appropriate All other duties as assigned
Licensed in the state of Georgia as a LPN Basic knowledge and proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite, with any additional computer skills a plus Ability to establish and maintain professional relationship with patients Good oral and written communication skills Bilingual: Spanish and English are a plus
Candidates must hold a valid LPN license in the state of Georgia and possess proficiency in Microsoft Office. Strong communication skills are required, and bilingual fluency in Spanish and English is considered an asset.
Market context
In Georgia, Licensed Practical Nurse roles are commonly available across hospitals, clinics, and post-acute settings, with demand tied to ongoing patient care needs. This role is competitive because it requires current licensure or an Active Compact Nursing License, ACLS certification, and comfort with Microsoft Office and electronic health records. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and ACLS renewal before applying.
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