Lpn - Meds Clinic

Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN)

The primary purposes of the Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN) are to provide direct patient care, patient and family teaching, and work cooperatively within the interdisciplinary health care team in maintaining standards of nursing care under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN) and within the framework of the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.

The LPN provides care for the clinic patients in the outpatient setting at the system MEDS Clinics. The Aultman Health System MEDS Clinics are ambulatory clinics that focus on improving patient care through education and chronic disease state management.

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current, active licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse through the Ohio Board of Nursing. Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Basic Life Support (BLS) utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) is required. IV Certification, preferred.

Skills below are examples of skills:

• Proficient computer skills to complete tasks as required.
• Must be organized, able to effectively prioritize tasks and exhibit appropriate time management skills.
• Must be detail oriented while focusing on safe practices and quality care.
• Demonstrates effective communication.
• Effective appropriate and professional interactions with colleagues/physicians, patients and visitors.

Responsibilities:

Demonstrates proficiency in basic nursing service, knowledge, and skills. Demonstrates knowledge of and applies evidence-based practice. Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or the situation. Identifies and reports changes in patients’ status to Registered Nurse for evaluation. Documents nursing activities accurately and in a timely manner. Implements the identified plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment under the direction of the Registered Nurse.

Administers treatments and other direct care; prepares and administers medications as prescribed; observes and evaluates patients’ responses to medications and treatments; and identifies and promptly communicates adverse reactions to the Registered Nurse. Collects specimens as ordered. Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and students. Collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.

LPN is a patient advocate in conjunction with the other members of the healthcare team and fosters patient safety, comfort, and satisfaction. Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice and applicable policies. Adhere to professional standards and guidelines, including ethical actions, relevant statutes, rules and regulations, during nursing practice. Exhibits High Reliability Organization (HRO) tools and tones. Responsible for timely review of emails, department communications and applicable learning assignments and completion as applicable.

Serve as a member of Aultman’s health care team that provides quality care to patients. Maintain good working relationships with the clinic providers and other members of the health care team. Greets, rooms and prepares patients for provider examination. Cross trained to check-in/check-out patients, schedule appointments, work front desk and update insurance. Obtains pertinent patient information including vital signs, medication review, medication dosing history and changes in current medical conditions.

Adheres to infection control policies and procedures and follow universal precautions. Perform POC testing (INR, A1c, and blood glucose); maintains quality controls and necessary documentation. Provides appropriate documentation in the patient’s chart/electronic medical record (EMR) Oversees appointment bookings for all clinic providers and ensures preferences are given to patients in emergency situations. Maintains timely flow of patients. Assists with clinic appointment reminder and follow-up calls as needed/requested by providers.

Help process prior authorization of medications and testing and/or prepares paperwork for prescription assistance programs. Responds to and triages incoming…