Licensed Practical Nurse

Description

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

Reports to Clinical Supervisor.

Supervises clinical staff as assigned by office.

• 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.

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

1-2 years LPN experience.

Maintains valid LPN license for the state of North Carolina.

• Knowledge of basic nursing principles and protocols.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety and patient confidentiality.
• Knowledge of medical chart reporting/records.
• Skill in appropriate assessment and assistance techniques.
• Skill in appropriate use of universal precautions, safe workplace and confidentiality methods.
• Skill in health information management by appropriately charting patient data.
• Ability to work effectively as team members with physicians and other staff.
• Ability to appropriately interact with patients, families, staff and others.
• Ability to flexibly respond to changing demands.

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

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.