Licensed Practical Nurse - Community Health Adult Medicine

## Licensed Practical Nurse - Community Health Adult Medicine Apply locations:
Springfield, Massachusetts time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R43450

Schedule:

9-5:30 M-Fri

Location:

11 Wilbraham Rd Springfield
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* Job Summary:

** The LPN functions under the supervision and guidance of the Nursing Supervisor,  Physician, or advanced practitioner and participates in the multi-disciplinary process of providing care and treatment to patients of all ages and provides clinical support and technical assistance to the professional medical and other staff. The LPN is responsible for functioning within the scope of practice dictated by the authority of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.

The LPN provides an understanding approach to patient care, responsive to patient needs, maintains confidentiality, and provides support to patients during examinations, testing,procedures, and ensuring a smooth transition during patient sessions.

To provide patient-centered care the LPN assists with patient office visits, prepares exam room,  including putting patients in rooms, interviewing patients, reviewing health maintenance, and measures vital signs including pulse rate, blood pressure, temperature, height, and weight, and enters information in patient’s electronic medical record. Performs select clinical tests including, collection/preparation specimens for lab analysis, EKG, bladder scan, POC testing to include but not limited to;

urinalysis, pregnancy test, blood glucose monitoring, HbA1c, throat culture, and vision and hearing screening. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Administers and documents medication and immunizations under provider order or protocol and follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the potential for medical error.  Assists provider with or performs procedures/testing as directed by protocol.

Prepares treatment rooms for the examination of patients. Ensures that patients’ records are accurately documented. The LPN is proficient in the essential functions and the practice-specific skills inventory for the LPN.The LPN approaches work with a can-do attitude, works collaboratively with the clinical and office staff, and looks to improve operations or resolve problems with thoughtful consideration and responsiveness to the needs of others.
** Job Responsibilities
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* 1) Patient and Room Preparation
- Based on patient intake data collected, assess exam requirements and prepare room and patient for exam, treatment, or procedure. maintaining medical or surgical asepsis.  Ensures all necessary equipment and supplies are readily available and provides patients with appropriate education materials.  Reviews patient and provider schedules to prepare for the day and make appropriate changes and suggestions for improved patient access and patient flow.
2) Patient Intake and History
- Accurately and within the established time frame, gather and/or confirm patient information including personal data and clinical information, health history, health maintenance, vitals, medication, the reason for visit, falls risk, depression screening, and social history to ensure accurate patient record for evaluation and treatment.

Demonstrates proficiency in the use of electronic medical records.
3) Clinical Orders
- Independently implements provider’s orders when standing orders and protocols are used to maintain the flow of patient care, testing for appropriate treatment, health maintenance, and coordination of care with the clinical team.
4) Assisting Provider
- Available for chaperoning and to assist provider as needed.  Assists providers with procedures.  Anticipates the needs of the provider. Sets up and cleans exam/procedure room, utilizing appropriate infection control.
5) Procedures and clinical tasks
- Performs procedures independently as approved by the provider, including EKG, vision and hearing screening, and point of care testing, with the protocol or provider order. Performs all competency validation or sign-off as required for equipment handling. Immunizations and all non-IV medications may be administered by the LPN, by protocol or order from the provider,…