LPN

Job Description
Medical Office/Clinic LPN

Job Summary:

Provides direct and indirect patient care in the medical office/clinic 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 practice policies, procedures and standards.
Communicates with physicians and team members about patient's clinical condition, including
results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.

Duties and Responsibilities:

 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 patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care
for patient's age.

 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.
 Communicates appropriately and clearly to co‐workers, physicians and office/clinic

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.
 Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and

addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients
and family.

 All other duties assigned by the RN and/or physician, as this list is not
exhaustive.