LPN – Full-Time, Day Shift, Community Health chez Kinston Community Health Center

Kinston Community Health Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team and make a meaningful impact both in our clinic and out in the community through our Community Outreach Department.

As an LPN at KCHC, you’ll do more than deliver excellent nursing care—you’ll help connect patients with vital resources, support health education, and extend compassionate care beyond our walls. This is a unique opportunity to blend hands-on clinical practice with community outreach initiatives that improve the health and well-being of individuals and families across Eastern North Carolina.

Position Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Kinston Community Health Center (KCHC) plays a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative, team-based environment. The LPN provides direct clinical support by assisting providers with patient assessments, education, and follow-up care while ensuring compliance with all regulatory and organizational standards.

Qualifications

     Education:

• LPN/ADN Degree

     Certifications & Licenses:

• Valid North Carolina LPN/LVN 

     Experience:

• 2-5 years of nursing experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in an FQHC or similar environment, preferred

     Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.
• Key technical nursing skills.
• Understanding medical terminology and anatomy.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and promote the mission, vision, and values of KCHC.
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality and follow HIPAA/OSHA guidelines.
• Participate in care team huddles and assist with new or complex patients.
• Obtain medical histories, reconcile medications, and prepare patients for provider visits.
• Provide patient education and follow-up care within nursing scope.
• Collect, prepare, and handle specimens; sterilize instruments; dispose of supplies properly.
• Assist with Medicare Annual Wellness Exams and complete screenings as directed.
• Return patient calls, complete paperwork, and support provider efficiency.
• Engage patients and families in care planning and connect them with community resources.
• Respond to patient emergencies and maintain current BLS/CPR certification.
• Participate in performance improvement, compliance programs, and ongoing professional development.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Work Environment

• Must be able and comfortable working in a variety of settings including, but not limited to, clinical environments and office spaces.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends as departmental needs arise.

 Travel Requirements

• None

 Core Competencies

• Communication: Demonstrates strong verbal, written, and digital communication skills; able to clearly explain complex information. 
• Judgment & Decision-Making: Provides thoughtful input into operational and program decisions.
• Accountability & Self-Management: Works independently and efficiently, managing multiple responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Teamwork & Collaboration: Builds effective working relationships across teams, departments, and the community.
• Problem-Solving & Initiative: Applies critical thinking and initiative to resolve issues and improve service delivery.

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Delivers high-quality customer service with professionalism and cultural sensitivity.
• Actively listens and communicates clearly across diverse populations.
• Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information with discretion.
• Applies knowledge of clinical and administrative standards and institutional policies.
• Manages time effectively, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrates community awareness and understanding of the population served.
• Projects a professional image and provides leadership when delegating or guiding team efforts.

 Physical Demands

• Standing/Walking: Frequent standing and walking for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Lifting/Carrying: Ability to lift, move, or position patients and equipment up to 50 pounds; assist with patient transfers.
• Bending/Reaching: Regular bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching to provide patient care.
• Manual Dexterity: Use of hands and fingers for medical procedures, equipment operation, documentation, and computer entry.
• Vision/Hearing: Ability to see and hear clearly to assess patients, read charts, operate equipment, and respond to alarms or calls.
• Mobility: Ability to move quickly in emergency situations and navigate patient care areas safely.
• Endurance: Tolerance for stressful and physically demanding work environments; ability to work 8–12 hour shifts.
• Communication: Clear verbal and written communication with patients, families, and staff.

 Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

 Compliance Responsibilities

As part of Kinston Community Health Center’s commitment to ethical practices and regulatory compliance, all employees are expected to:

• Act in accordance with the KCHC Employee Handbook, policies and procedures, and all applicable federal and state laws.
• Promptly report any known or suspected violations of compliance/safety standards.

These responsibilities are essential to maintaining a culture of integrity and accountability across the organization.