Clinic LPN

Description

JOB PURPOSE:

Provides direct and indirect patient care in an office setting. Provides care that meets the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care; meets the communication needs of patient and family; provides care that reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations, under the supervision of a registered nurse and/or physician. Maintains regulatory requirements, nursing and office policies, procedures and standards. Communicates with physicians and team members about patient's clinical condition, including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Any position that has direct patient care is considered to be safety sensitive by Avem Health Partners standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of a RN and/or physician, evaluates outcomes, consults with other health team members as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
• Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment, under the supervision of a RN and/or physician, on all patients as per policy.
• Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patients served. Able to interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.
• Maintains current knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and his/her clinical condition.
• Follows the seven (7) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
• Medical and surgical asepsis is carried out during treatments and special procedures.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to co-workers, physicians and office manager.
• Demonstrates the ability to assist physicians with procedures and perform services requiring technical and manual skills under the direction of a RN and/or physician.
• Interacts professionally with patient and family and involves patient and family in patient education.
• Demonstrates ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the patient's response to treatment.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform treatments and provide services to level of licensure.
• Demonstrates knowledge of lab requirements, requisitions.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with office standards.
• Answers telephone calls in a professional manner; refers patient problems to office physician; schedules patient appointments.
• Ensures an adequate stock of supplies.
• Assists in cost containment through appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies and equipment.
• Maintains a good working relationship with all staff members of the office.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Response is appropriate to the patient in emergency or physically distressful situations.
• Documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of practice.

BEHAVIORIAL STANDARDS:

• The individual must support the mission, vision, and goals of Avem Health Partners and serve as a role model within the company.
• Exhibit positive customer service behavior in everyday work interactions.
• Demonstrate a courteous and respectful attitude to internal workforce and external customers.
• Demonstrate knowledge of unit goals and is active in committees and projects to achieve these goals.
• Keep current with literature regarding changing practices, interventions and best practices in patient care.
• Assume responsibility for seeking out educational and professional opportunities for personal learning needs and growth as well as meeting mandatory education requirements.
• Act as a preceptor as requested.
• Demonstrate excellent work attendance and attend and actively participate in a variety of meetings and training sessions as required.
• Adhere to the Avem Health Partners Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior. Complies with established policies and procedures and all health and safety requirements.
• Communicate accurately and appropriately.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of approved vocational nursing program.
• Experience with pediatric patients preferred.
• Experience with vaccine administration preferred.
• Experience in Family Medicine preferred.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE:

• Current Oklahoma LPN license
• Current BLS (or obtained within 30 days)
• Two (2) years’ experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Such accommodation must be requested by the employee/applicant to be considered.
• This job requires visual abilities, auditory abilities, and must be intact to perform duties.
• Constant standing, sitting, and walking
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Must have the physical strength and agility to maneuver patients for a variety of exams.

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