The purpose of this classification is to provide prenatal navigation, and basic care to patients as well as leading the health service clerks team in administrative duties. Participate in daily supervision, clinical direction, organization and planning.

Essential Functions

The Licensed Practical Nurse-Team Lead-Presumptive Eligibility is responsible for the following essential functions:

Provides daily supervision of assigned staff in designated clinic, maintains staff time and attendance, provides guidance and expertise and participates in conflict resolution and addressing concerns

Participates in selection, training, handling employee concerns, counseling, and contributing to evaluations

Will learn health service clerk role to provide leadership support and coverage

Interpret and enforce agency policy and procedure with support of Clinical Nurse Program Manager

Perform point of care testing, compartment swab, phlebotomy and specimen packing and transport

Evaluate clients for program eligibility for the Tennessee Breast and Cervical Screening Program (TBCSP), Family Planning, Presumptive Eligibility, and other services (including but not limited to WIC, Quitline, breastfeeding, etc.) and referred or enrolled accordingly

Provides prenatal navigation and counseling

Perform a minimum of three follow-up prenatal navigations phone calls, documenting barriers, resolution of barriers, and any other assistance provided in the client’s medical records, track and follow up with clients to monitor compliance with referrals, screenings, diagnostics, and/or treatment

Collect and submit required data pertaining to specific programs or care pathways

Collect health information and accurately document in electronic health record system

Prepare patients for medical treatments under direct supervision of clinical nurse program manager, nurses and nurse practitioners

Take and record vital signs as necessary collect health information and accurately document in electronic health record system

Administer vaccinations and other injections as needed

Issue medications prescribed by provider

Observe patients and report adverse reactions to medical personnel in charge

Perform phlebotomy

Communicate moderately complex information to coworkers and patients

Perform other duties as assigned by the clinical manager

Maintains knowledge of legal limitations while performing job functions.

Participates in continuing education programs, attends in-service training annually; attends mandatory CPR class yearly; attends regular staff meetings

Perform duties in a variety of setting including Women’s Health, Mobile Medical Unit and correctional facility

LPN License and CPR

Minimum of one year of previous medical facility experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN); must maintain state of Tennessee

Must hold and maintain a current valid Tennessee driver’s license.

Must have reliable transportation and maintain minimum automobile liability insurance that meets Tennessee's financial responsibility law.

Licensure/certification requirements in nursing and advanced pharmacology

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered for employment into the position

Specialized Knowledge

The position requires a vocational/technical school diploma from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with one - years’ related experience

Competencies

Basic understanding of computers, printers, and other office equipment

Must be proficient in Windows OS and Microsoft Office

Ability to focus and demonstrate great attention to detail.

Ability to leadand work cooperatively as a member of a team.

Ability to perform in a position of moderate complexity.

Ability to solve somewhat difficult problems.

Ability to communicate moderately complex information verbally and in writing in an effective manner.

Ability to direct the work of others

Ability to maintain confidentiality of client information.

Ability to work independently with limited direct supervision.