Clinic LPN

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for providing nursing services to all patients and making accurate nursing evaluations of patient's physical and mental conditions.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability to be successful.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to the following)

• Prepare patients for examination and treatment
• Complete all necessary documentation in patients' medical records in accordance with the clinic's charting policy
• Maintain and utilize effective communication with patients, coworkers and visitors
• Demonstrate responsibility for professionalism growth and development
• Actively participate in continuous quality improvements, staff meetings, and education programs
• Works with the Care Coordination team to facilitate phone calls
• Places orders under the supervision of a provider
• Perform and assist with various aspects of patient care such as administering medication under general supervision, providing instructions to patients, performing basic lab procedures as instructed, and assisting with medical procedures as appropriate
• Maintain a clean, orderly and safe environment for patients and visitors
• Clean, sterilize, and store instruments in accordance with clinic policies
• Restock and prepare the medical suites for patient examination
• Reorder supplies when needed
• Respond to patient and family needs
• Maintain high standards of confidentiality relating to patient information
• Complete required continuous training and education
• Comply with personal protective equipment requirements
• Comply with blood borne pathogens procedures
• Screen telephone calls and take message from callers
• Initiate proper action in response to problems
• Provide information about services available
• Schedule appointments
• Call patients to confirm and reschedule appointments
• Organization of Office and Lab
• Display and promote company values
• Regular attendance
• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Time Management skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Organizational skills

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School or GED preferred
• Experience in medical setting preferred
• Current Iowa LPN License
• BLS certification or obtain upon hire

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sit an average of < 1 hour per workday
• Stand an average 7-8 hours per workday
• Walk an average of 6-7 hours per workday
• Bend/Stoop - Frequently (20-30 times/day)
• Squat - Several times (20-30 times/day)
• Reach above shoulder level - Frequently (20-30 times/day)
• Heavy
  -Up to 50 lbs of weight carried - As needed, on demand
• Heavy - Awkward weight lifted up to 100+ lbs.
  
  - As needed, on demand
• Hands used for repetitive action:
  Fine Dexterity (i.e. typing, writing, filing) - Constant (greater than 25 times/hour)