LPN - PHYSICIAN OFFICE - MULTIPLE LOCATIONS- CASUAL

Job Summary

Performs direct patient care activities, such as lab tests, treatments, and medication administration. These are performed under the direction of the Nurse Manager, RN Supervisor, RN and / or physician in preparation for the patient's examination and treatment. Carries out clinical activities, quality control activities, performance improvement initiatives, etc. in support of the Physician Practice as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

• Delivers direct and indirect patient care in accordance with the LPN Practice Act, hospital and / or physician practice policies, procedures, protocols, and other professional standards of care.
• Collects patient health care data, including VS, weight, chief complaint and pain assessment focusing on the physical, psychosocial, age, cultural, and spiritual needs of the patient.
• Involves the patient / family and other health care providers when appropriate.
• Completes patient care treatments / testing as ordered by the physician.
• Administers medications / immunizations using appropriate routes and techniques specific to age of the patient.
• Complies with completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of documentation.
• Provides education and instruction, within their scope of practice, to patients and families.
• Assists in assessing the patient's educational needs and identifying educational barriers.
• Provides educational material and / or instructions based on assessed needs.
• Documents all education / instruction provided including topic, individual provided to and understanding.
• Maintains collaborative relationship with physicians to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Prepares patient for examination, treatments, and procedures.
• Assists the physician with treatments and procedures as requested.
• Provides for patient safety in compliance with hospital and physician practice policies.
• Utilize two forms of patient identification before implementing any form of patient care.
• Labels all patient specimens with identifiers per policy.
• Uses patient identifiers on all written documentation, including notes and point of care testing results.
• Assists in compliance with all regulatory agency requirements.
• Performs quality control testing for all point of care testing per policy.
• Participates in non-punitive medication reporting.
• Adheres to infection control process, including standard precautions, to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting infections.
• Demonstrates leadership by utilizing the concepts inherent to the practice of the professional nursing.
• Demonstrates an ability to solve problems independently and seeks assistance from immediate supervisor when appropriate.
• Maintains accountability for actions taken.
• Delegates patient care appropriately.
• Effectively functions as a resource person.
• Acts as a patient advocate.
• Performs effectively in the role of preceptor / mentor to new hires and / or students.
• Assists in maintaining / decreasing organizational / departmental costs.
• Assists in the department's compliance with JCAHO and other regulatory agencies.
• Participates in continuous survey readiness for inspections and surveys.
• Coordinates communications between patient / families and physician practice, pharmacies, specialists, and insurance carriers.
• Provides advice based on protocols and physician instructions and directs patients to the appropriate level of care.
• Facilitates patients access to prescription refills based on physician's order.
• Obtains prior authorization and / or assists with indigent programs per physician order based on the patient's financial status or insurance coverage.
• Supports performance improvement initiatives with the physician practice
• Assists in data collection as directed by the manager / physician.
• Incorporates into practice performance improvement initiatives that have been implemented.
• Maintains the environment of care.
• Ensures that supplies in patient care areas are replenished daily.
• Consistently maintains a clean safe environment.
• Performs POC testing as ordered by the physician.
• Completes all quality control testing per policy.
• Identifies results that are out of acceptable range and follows up prior to performing patient testing.
• Uses two patient identifiers, name and DOB, prior to testing.
• Accurately records patient test results on appropriate result form and testing log.
• Prepares forms, copies records, and responds to request per policies and procedures.
• Assists in maintaining the patients' medical record to facilitate filing and retrieval of information.
• Participates in all other office functions as necessary.
• Performs other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

License, Certification & Clearances

Supervisory Responsibilities

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

LEAN

AAP / EEO

Work Environment

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic : goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and / or transfer device is required.

Essential - Absolute Necessity.

Marginal - Minimal Necessity.

Constantly - 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps / shift.

Frequently - 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps / shift.

Occasionally - 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps / shift.

Rarely - Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps / shift.

Physical Condition

Essential

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Extreme Heat

Extreme Cold

Heights

Confined Spaces

Extreme Noise(>

85dB)

Mechanical Hazards

Use of Vibrating Tools

Operates Vehicle (company)

Operates Heavy Equipment

Use of Lifting / Transfer Devices

Rotates All Shifts

20#

8 Hours Shifts

10-12 Hours Shifts

On-Call

Overtime(+8 / hrs / shift; 40 / hrs / wk)

Travel Between Sites

Direct Patient Care

Respirator Protective Equipment

Eye Protection

Head Protection (hard hat)

Hearing Protection

Hand Protection

Feet, Toe Protection

Body Protection

Latex Exposure

Solvent Exposure

Paint (direct use) Exposure

Dust (sanding) Exposure

Ethylene Oxide Exposure

Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure

Blood / Body Fluid Exposure

Chemicals (direct use) Exposure

Mist Exposure

Wax Stripper (direct use)

Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure

Ionizing Radiation Exposure

Laser Exposure

Physical Demands

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and / or transfer device is required.

Essential - Absolute Necessity.

Marginal - Minimal Necessity.

Constantly - 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps / shift.

Frequently - 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps / shift.

Occasionally - 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps / shift.

Rarely - Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps / shift.

Physical Condition

Essential

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Bending (Stooping)

Sitting

Walking

Climbing Stairs

Climbing Ladders

Standing

Kneeling

Squatting (Crouching)

Twisting / Turning

Keyboard / Computer Operation

Gross Grasp

Fine Finger Manipulation

Hand / Arm Coordination

Pushing / Pulling (lbs of force)

20#

Carry

20#

Transfer / Push / Pull Patients

Seeing Near w / Acuity

Feeling (Sensation)

Color Vision

Hearing Clearly

Pulling / Pushing Objects Overhead

Reaching Above Shoulder Level

Reaching Forward

Lifting Floor to Knuckle

20#

Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle

20#

Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder

20#

Lifting Shoulder to Overhead

10#

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and / or transfer device is required