LPN; BMG

$2,500.00 Sign On Bonus

Reports to the Practice Manager. Provides quality patient care to patients and carries out medical orders under the supervision of a physician and according to established policies and procedures of the clinic. Performs other activities necessary to the operation of the clinic.

• MISSION:
  We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
• VALUES:
  Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
• SERVICE GOALS:
  Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

• Assists with providing patient care: records vital signs; discusses and records chief health concerns; performs tests; administers injections.
• Checks rooms for supplies, prepares equipment and assists physician during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.
• Maintains orderly and timely flow of patients; ensures preferences are given to patients in emergency situations.
• Schedules patient testing, admissions, and referrals and provides patients pre‑testing instructions.
• Maintains and reviews patient records and charts, posts test results after review by physician, tracks test results, informs patient of test results and recommendations, charts all phone calls, advice, and other contact with patients.
• Responds to and refers incoming phone calls (nursing home, pharmacy, patient, etc.). Calls in prescriptions and/or orders to hospital at direction of or upon physician's order; advises patient under doctor's supervision.
• Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Completes HMO referral forms; transmits information to insurance companies for pre‑admission screening or utilization review.
• Assists in patient education as needed, i.e., insulin teaching, breast self‑exam, home blood‑pressure monitoring, etc.
• Assists doctor in hospital or nursing home activities, rounds, procedures, surgery, as mutually agreed upon.
• Assists doctor in billing for hospital services, turning in charges.

• Pulls and prepares patient charts; answers phone; performs other general office duties as required.
• Screening and referring pharmaceutical representatives.
• Maintains file and follow‑up system for critical follow‑up situations (such as abnormal mammogram, pap smear, etc.).
• Prepares and maintains trays or carts for special procedures, surgeries; cleans instruments as needed (sigmoidoscope, speculum, etc.); ensures proper consent forms are completed and signed prior to procedures or surgeries.
• Checks emergency cart monthly for expired medication and ensures sufficient quantity of medication is available (as assigned).
• Audits narcotics and reports any discrepancies to supervisor (as assigned).
• Maintains cleanliness of exam rooms, proper cleanup of spills with special attention to body fluid precautions and contaminated waste per OSHA guidelines; follows universal precautions.
• Informs proper personnel when medications and supplies need to be ordered.
• Maintains neatness of work area, stocks patient rooms with supplies.
• Completes other job‑related duties and projects as assigned.

• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established time frames.
• Completes annual employee health requirements within established time frames.
• Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
• Direct patient care providers maintain current BCLS (CPR), and other certifications as required by position/department.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
• Complies with established organization and department policies.
• Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.

• Knowledge, skills, and abilities are normally acquired through successful completion of a nursing program from an accredited school of nursing, current license to…