LPN w​/Meds; Clinic Johnsonburg

Purpose

To assist in the delivery of primary health services and nursing care to individuals and families.

• Assists in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the nursing care for patients and their families.
• Possesses the ability to obtain and interpret information considering age specific needs.
• Conducts interviews with patient to answer questions related to healthcare problems and provides necessary counseling utilizing all resource persons and materials available.
• Administers medications and vaccines as ordered by attending physician and keeps abreast of changes in requirements for immunization, flu vaccines and allergy injections.
• Responsible for sterilization of office equipment and ordering of stock supplies and keeps appropriate records of same.
• Performs laboratory duties assuring compliance with OSHA and CLIA.
• Identifies and communicates educational needs of patients to their physician and does teaching in these areas upon his/her request.
• Assists physician in patient examination and performs specialized procedures.
• Maintains competence through participation in continuing education and other appropriate learning experiences with necessary documentation.
• Demonstrates Hamot's commitment to Service Excellence by understanding the needs of patients, their families, physicians and co-workers and doing what is required the first time, every time by being responsible, sensitive, accurate, timely, coordinated and thorough.