This is a full time position for MLIH's mobile unit. Requires regular and routine travel on the mobile unit.
Position Purpose
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides nursing care and clinical support to patients served through the organization’s mobile health unit. The LPN works as part of the mobile health team to deliver safe, compassionate, and efficient patient care in community-based settings. This position is responsible for supporting daily clinical operations, completing patient assessments and nursing tasks within the LPN scope of practice, maintaining accurate and timely documentation in the agency’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, and scheduling patients for services and follow-up visits. The LPN will also assist with patient flow, mobile unit readiness, community outreach activities, and coordination with clinical staff and community partners.
Essential Job Functions
Patient Care and Clinical Support
Provide nursing care to patients within the scope of practice for a Licensed Practical Nurse and in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.
Obtain and document patient vital signs, health histories, medication information, and other relevant clinical information as directed.
Assist providers and other clinical staff with examinations, treatments, procedures, and other patient care activities.
Identify and communicate changes in a patient’s condition or other clinical concerns to the appropriate provider or supervisor.
Administer medications and treatments as ordered and permitted within the LPN’s scope of practice.
Assist with specimen collection, point-of-care testing, screenings, and other clinical services provided through the mobile unit.
Provide patient education and reinforce instructions provided by providers and other members of the healthcare team.
Support preventive care, health education, and wellness activities conducted through the mobile unit.
Maintain patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality at all times.
EHR Documentation and Patient Scheduling
Accurately document patient encounters, nursing services, assessments, interventions, and other required information in the agency’s EHR system.
Ensure clinical documentation is completed accurately, timely, and in accordance with agency standards.
Coordinate with clinical and administrative staff regarding patient appointments, referrals, follow-up needs, and continuity of care.
