Medical Practice LPN

Description

Summary:

To assist the clinician in providing medical care to the patients of the Medical Practice.

• Prepares materials, supplies, equipment, and the patient to assist clinician with the patient's medical exam.
• Obtains the patient's history and medical information.
• Provides direct patient care as directed by a Registered Nurse or clinician.
• Collects and processes specimens as directed by the clinician and performs point of care testing.
• Administers medications, and vaccinations as directed by the clinician.
• Instructs the patient and family on how to perform clinician recommended preventive care, takes prescribed medication, prepares for tests, monitors treatment progress and notes symptom changes.
• Contacts the patient to provide requested follow-up, advises them of test results or relays clinicians instructions.
• Fulfills and adheres to all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Maintains and Models the Organization�s values.
• Demonstrates regular, dependable, and predictable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Ability to travel between practices as needed.

Required:

Active LPN License based on state; BLS certification required within 30 days.

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational:
Little or no potential for occupational risk

Physical Effort:
Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force

Physical Environment:
Generally pleasant working conditions

Company:
Nuvance Health Med Practice CT

Org Unit: 572

Department: NW Gastroenterology

Exempt:
No

Salary Range: $26.48 - $50.49 Hourly