Clinic LPN

Position: Clinic LPN (Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm)
Location: Cleveland

Clinic LPN (Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm)

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Overview

Under the direction of the Clinic Provider, the float LPN serves as the clinical support to the physician and advance practice providers in the clinic. Skill set utilizes nursing process and practiced based on established standard of nursing. Delivers a positive patient experience through the efficient medical data gathering, accurate medical record documentation and efficient follow through of care plan. The Medical Assistant reports directly to the Clinic Practice Manager.

Responsibilities

• Accurately dispenses and charts medications ordered by physicians and nurse practitioners
• Accurately performs a variety of testing including audiometry, vision testing, EKGs, and spirometer
• Administers medications orally, intramuscularly, or intradermally
• Assists physicians, nurse practitioners, or physician assistants with specialized procedures (e.g., Norplant and IUD insertion or removal, biopsies)
• Correctly assesses patient’s vital signs, anthropometric measurements, and charts them accurately
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information
• Monitors medical supplies and stocks medications, and stocks treatment rooms
• Performs certain laboratory tests including urinalysis dipstick, urine pregnancy tests, and hematocrits as defined by the clinic
• Reviews laboratory results and refers all abnormal results to the correct provider
• Triages patient phone calls for minor health problems and refers complicated illnesses to registered nurse, nurse practitioners, and physicians
• May set up rooms for patients and/or procedures
• May take patients into room and perform and document the initial patient interview
• Performs clerical duties as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications Educational / Experience Required

Graduate of an approved school of Licensed Practical Nursing required

Preferred Experience

2 years LPN physician office experience preferred

Skills & Abilities

Ability to work in an automated environment, good oral and written communication skills, ability to keep accurate records, thorough knowledge of practical nursing theory, knowledge of standard practices, rules, and regulations related to licensed practical nursing, knowledge of anatomy and physiology, aseptic technique, ability to deal with a variety of patients, staff, health care providers, and community representatives

License or Certification Requirements

Current license to practice as a licensed practical nurse in the State of Oklahoma

Skills Highlights

• Communication
• Customer Service
• Leadership
• Ethical Practice

Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift 20 lbs. using appropriate body mechanics techniques.

Utilizes good hearing, vocal and visual skills. Occasionally requires bending, stretching, pushing and pulling. May be exposed to communicable diseases.

Equipment

• Computer and Printer
• Copy Machine
• Fax Machine
• Telephone

Responsibility For Confidential Information

This position could have access to patient confidential records and must comply with HIPAA regulations as well as Hospital and Clinic Compliance Policies.

EEO Statement

Cleveland Area Hospital/Lake Area Medical Associates is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and all other protected classes.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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