LPN - Clinic

Description

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

Department: Clinic

Position Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assists in the care, treatment and observation of well, ill, and injured individuals. Health promotion and maintenance, assisting with health counseling and teaching are key supportive activities. Under the direction of a licensed physician or PA the LPN may apply procedures that protect life and health, i.e. medication administration and treatments consistent with the scope of practice.

It is an art dedicated to the caring of others and the work of healing.

The scope of the LPN practice contributes to the nursing diagnosis of human responses to actual or potential health problems of individuals or groups, providing preventative, restorative and supportive care, health teaching and counseling, case finding and referral; and under the direction of the provider may administrate, supervise, delegate, evaluate and teach health and nursing practice; which may require specialized knowledge, judgment and skill based upon the principles of the biological, physiological and behavioral sciences, and for which the LPN bears responsibility and accountability as part of the health care delivery team.

The LPN may assist with tests and procedures within the scope of practice for the Licensed Practical Nurse. The nurse performs other duties as assigned by the Clinic Director or designee.

Education/

Experience:

Completion of State Board approved LPN program. Prefer one year of clinical experience.

Required Credentials (Licensure, Certification, or Registration):

Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse with applicable State Nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges. Functions within the legal scope of practice.

Employment Variables:

Care is delivered to clinic patients of all ages. Work hours vary according to clinic schedules.

Initial Tuberculosis (TB) test and drug screening is required by Winner Regional Health. Rubella titer will also be drawn upon hire and immunization is required if no past exposure or indication of immunization.

Required to wear name tag provided by WRH and to follow the dress code of WRH.

Job Knowledge and

Skills:

Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language and follow oral or written instruction. Excellent oral and written communication skills, work with customers and co-workers in a professional manner.

Direct Supervisor:

Clinic Director

Honesty

We will do the right thing at all times, even if it is difficult, maintaining strong, ethical practices. We protect the confidentiality of others, including patients, staff and the facility as a whole. We will take responsibility for our actions.

Expertise

We will demonstrate superior judgment, training and skill, at all times, demonstrating professionalism while doing so. We will perform all aspects of our job to the best of our ability, utilizing all resources and tools available.

Approachability

We will be non-judgmental, friendly, and open and willing to listen to everyone we come into contact with while performing our duties. We are humble and learn from others.

Respect

We will be understanding and sensitive to others’ feelings; caring and responding in a manner that sets them at ease, keeping the situation in perspective without minimizing others’ feelings or reactions. We will listen to others with full attention in a sincere, civil fashion, being careful not to be judgmental of the speaker. We maintain composure when facing conflict and avoid jumping to conclusions and defaming another’s name.

Teamwork

We willingly work together with a common approach, trusting and supporting members of our organization, using our skills and resources, sharing information to achieve a common aim.

Essential functions are critical or fundamental to the performance of the job. They are the major functions for which the person in the job is held accountable. Following are the essential functions of the job, along with the corresponding performance standards.

Care of Patient

• Collects data from available resources to identify basic patient…