Career Opportunity: LPN Reports to: Director of Nursing Organization: The HealthCare Connection (THCC) Location: Forest Park, OH   About The HealthCare Connection:   Founded in 1967, The HealthCare Connection was Ohio’s first Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). Our mission is to provide quality and accessible primary healthcare services through community responsive approaches that address financial, geographic, and other barriers to care for residents of northern Hamilton County and surrounding areas. THCC is proudly recognized as a Level 3 Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH), the highest level of recognition attainable for quality care.   We boast two primary care locations and 6 school-based health centers providing quality value-based care for over 20,000 patients. We provide services in Primary Care, Infectious Disease, Substance Use, Integrated Behavioral Health, Dental Services, Women’s Health, and Pharmacy.   Benefits:

• Health Insurance and Rewards Program
• Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Comprehensive Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Paid Holidays

  Position Summary:   We are currently seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our Forest Park Health Center location. This full-time role is essential in supporting clinical operations and delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. Apply now to learn more about this role!   Key Responsibilities:

• Assist providers with direct patient care and clinical procedures.
• Conduct patient interviews and accurately document medical information in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Perform routine screenings and tests as ordered by the provider.
• Handle telephone inquiries, provide clinical advice within scope, and conduct follow-up as needed.
• Ensure exam rooms are properly stocked, sanitized, and equipped.
• Coordinate referrals and pre-authorizations, and communicate next steps to patients.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all HIPAA regulations.

  Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program
• Current LPN license in the State of Ohio
• Active CPR certification
• Preferred: Minimum of one (1) year of LPN experience in a community health, hospital, or private practice setting
• Strong communication and patient service skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based, fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with EHR systems is a plus

  Equal Employment Opportunity/Drug-Free Workplace:   The HealthCare Connection is focused on creating a community that promotes dignity and respect for employees, patients and other community members. THCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, military status or other characteristics protected by law and will not be discriminated against based on disability.   THCC will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check and a drug screen.