LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) support the department by providing routine, direct patient care using evidence-based nursing practices. They act as a clinical leader on the Patient Care Team to provide care with compassion, competency, and commitment.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Duties

• Serve as a member of the Patient Care Team by providing direct patient care based upon nursing assessment and according to provider orders / protocol.
• Perform pre-visit planning and intake on patients with diverse problems and medical histories.
• Obtain electrocardiogram (EKG’s), vision and hearing tests, diabetic foot / mono-filament tests, perform and charts POC tests.
• Documents & logs Maintenance of waived testing logs (blood glucose, A1C, strep, urine dipstick, urinalysis, pregnancy, Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood Test (iFOBT), influenza A&B) and other tests as needed.
• Chart and apply accurate charges for all procedures / tests.
• Support the Medical Department by improving the quality-of-care delivery, reducing the cost per visit and improving the Care Resource patient experience.
• Assist with the management and maintenance of the department’s supplies / materials / equipment and logs as needed.
• Assist supervisor with daily oversight, purchase orders and inventory of supplies / materials as needed.
• Notify a supervisor when the medical equipment is in need of repair or calibration.
• Assist with the training of support staff (i.e. Patient Care Assistant, Laboratory Assistants, Receptionist / Medical Clerk) to ensure high-quality, and safe care.
• Actively promote patient-centered care by maintaining effective communication with patients in reference to waiting time, patient needs and expectations and patient feedback.
• Escort patients to the different areas within the medical office (check-in / out, lab, exam room).
• Complete all tasks sent via EHR by the requested timeframe.
• Ensure compliance with the health center’s policies and procedures.
• Provide nursing triage for overflow, emergency, isolation, code medical and crisis intervention patients under the supervision of the RN if needed.
• Participate in meetings, audits, site visits and support other communication efforts with external contacts as required including Joint Commission and HRSA.
• Prepare rooms for clinical examination and patient procedures as directed.
• Ensure materials / supplies / equipment are fully stocked and available.
• Assist Medical Providers with procedures / testing and ensure proper documentation in the medical records.
• Perform high-level disinfection (HLD) and sterilization of instruments, as assigned and as per manufacturer's guidelines.

Quality Assurance / Compliance

Culture of Service : 3 C’s

Compassion

Competency

Commitment

Physical Requirements

This work requires the following physical and sensory activities : constant talking in person, talking on the phone, hearing / visual acuity and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and hazardous materials. Frequent, walking, standing, sitting and bending. Work is performed in-office and laboratory settings.

Other

Participates in training sessions and other meetings as required by the agency and / or funding sources.

Participates in agency developmental activities as requested.

Other duties as assigned.

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