Clinic LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Nursing

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT:
Health Services

Department:
Medical Clinic

SUPERVISOR:
Nursing Coordinator

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

SALARY RANGE: $21 - $30

CPN Health Services personnel may be assigned to provide services to patients of all ages including but not limited to Indian Children and will require a criminal history background screening.

ALL FULL TIME POSITIONS:
In addition to your pay, your salary also includes Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance. The Biweekly deduction from employee paycheck is $40.00 for Employee Only, $95.00 Employee plus Children, $120.00 Employee plus Spouse, and $140.00 Employee plus family.

JOB SUMMARY:

To assist physician and other health care providers in the clinic setting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Obtains vital signs and appropriate history of patient status and all required screenings to meet accreditation and GPRA standards.
• Performs all general nursing functions within scope of practice.
• TB test and proper interpretation of site and knowledge of procedure if a positive test.
• Make and answer calls in a professional manner.
• Notify patients by phone or mail regarding lab work or diagnostic testing as directed by provider.
• Provide patient instruction/teaching regarding medications, wound care, diagnostic test, lab results, and documents in the education tab of the record, when assigned to patient care, etc.
• Available to act as a witness in signing of consent forms and advance directives as needed.
• Clean and sterilize instruments as needed.
• Responsible for cleaning of exam rooms, procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment used when assigned to a provider.
• Responsible for providing input to the Nursing Coordinator for the annual budget needs.
• Provides staffing coverage in the event of call in or vacancy.
• Inventory and restock supply rooms as needed.
• Coordinates with Nursing Coordinator for supplies and equipment needs.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
Perform other duties and projects as required by management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to communicate effectively and accurately with patients, providers, and others. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding all patients encounters. Some computer skills are needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION:
Licensed in the State of Oklahoma as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Experience in a clinic setting preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time. Some lifting, bending, stretching, and kneeling may be required. The ability to work in a fast paced environment.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

General clinical environment with frequent exposure to chemicals, blood borne pathogens and patient body fluids.