LPN

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary : Responsible for providing safe, compassionate patient care in an outpatient setting to a culturally diverse population under the supervision of a Medical Provider.

Role and Responsibilities

• Participate in Patient Centered Medical Home Care Team collaboration.
• Responsible for the daily opening of rooms.
• Responsible for intake in the electronic health record and completing relevant personal, family, medical / surgical, and social history.
• Communicate any observed patient / family teaching or care needs to the provider for further evaluation.
• Update patient’s medical record, including completion of medication reconciliation, at each visit.
• Identifying the patient's reason for visit and properly document it in their chart.
• Responsible for preparing patients for their visit with the provider :

o Taking and recording vital signs, i.e., blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature, height, weight

and pain rating score (if applicable)

o Prepare patient for exams and procedures

o Prepare room with appropriate equipment for exam

o Give basic care and treatment under supervision of the provider

o Administer prescribed medications and / or start IV fluids (if trained) per provider’s instructions

Chota Community Health Services

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Preferred Skills

Monday-Friday, the occasional Saturday or Sunday.