What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Ambulatory Primary Care - Full-Time, Days position at Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care?
Role Overview: Provides basic nursing care in a non-acute ambulatory setting under supervision, ensuring compliance with professional standards, regulations, and organizational policies.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with patient examinations, procedures, and activities related to care.
- Gather patient history, document vital signs, and record encounter data accurately.
- Support provider with examinations, treatments, and patient education to promote health and self-care.
- Coordinate diagnostic testing, referrals, and hospital admissions.
- Administer medications and treatments as directed by a provider, following approved protocols.
- Maintain exam rooms, monitor supplies, and ensure equipment functionality.
- Handle clinical calls, messages, and documentation for insurance or administrative purposes.
- Participate in team education, mentorship, and organizational meetings.
- Adhere to safety, compliance, and organizational policies, maintaining a clean and caring environment.
- Engage in professional development and continuing education.
- Completion of an accredited LPN program or recognized program equivalency.
- Current LPN licensure in the practicing state, with the possibility of RN licensure acceptance.
- No prior experience required.
- Competence in safe medication administration and patient care practices.