Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES :

Responsible for providing professional nursing care to clinic patients under supervision of physicians and Patient / Clinical Services Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Assesses patient’s general condition and takes vital signs and weight.
• Assists physicians with examinations, diagnostic procedures and treatments to include Phlebotomy as assigned by office.
• Provides basic patient care as ordered.
• Documents all activities / interventions, patient / family responses, medication dispensed / prescribed, etc., in the medical record.
• Promotes wellness by providing patient education materials, communicating physician advise / instructions.
• Adheres to infection control / safety guidelines and confidentiality policies.
• Staff Management as assigned by office.
• Responsible for OSHA compliance.
• Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials.
• Obtaining and reporting preauthorization and pre-certification as required.

Requirements : EDUCATION :

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

EXPERIENCE :

1-2 years LPN experience.

REQUIREMENTS :

Maintains valid LPN license for the state of North Carolina.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS :

ENVIRONMENTAL / WORKING CONDITIONS :

Combination of office and exam offices. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations. Hepatitis B vaccination and TB test required.

PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS :

Varied activities including sitting, walking, stooping, lifting, bending, reaching. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and lift up to 50 pounds. Occasional stress from workload. Medical equipment including stethoscope, EKG machine, ear washing equipment, speculums, scales, blood pressure cuff.