Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Clinical/Technical Responsibilities

• Intake, rooming, vaccine management, phone calls, prescription refill management on family care medicine patients.
• Assists patient in the achievement of identified goals by carrying out the prescribed plan of care.
• Demonstrates patient advocacy by assuring a patient's right to privacy, safety and confidentiality.
• Maintains current knowledge and skills by participating in relevant educational and training programs.
• Ability to flexibly respond to changing demands.
• Conducts pre-visit preparations.
• Meets environmental responsibilities as assigned which may include setting up equipment according to department protocols; cleaning exam/procedure rooms, and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control; ordering, sorting, storing supplies; and restocking exam/procedure rooms.
• Fulfills clinical responsibilities, which include checking vital signs; physical examination preparations; prescription verifications with physician’s orders; biohazard waste disposal and monitoring; laboratory procedures including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines; quality control methods; EKG testing; completing lab draws; emergency first aid.
• Monitor medication, and laboratory supplies, coordinating with CMH hospital departments as appropriate
• Monitor medical supplies, DME equipment, medication and laboratory supplies, coordinating with CMH hospital departments as appropriate

Clinic Stakeholder Responsibilities

• Participates effectively as a member of the healthcare team.
• Treats patients, families, visitors and co-workers with courtesy and respect.
• Provides direct constructive feedback to colleagues as appropriate.
• Clinic Financial Responsibilities
• Demonstrates effective time management skills
• Participates in performance improvement activities by identifying opportunities for improvement, offering solutions and supporting changes.
• Uses resources efficiently.
• Utilizes Community Memorial Hospital's property and supplies appropriately and prudently to maximize cost effectiveness of procedures, conserve resources and minimize waste
• Reviews e-bills and captures all services performed

Clinic Health Information Management Responsibilities

• Offers and receives feedback on own performance and on the quality of patient care delivered.
• Uses feedback to improve practice and patient care.
• Consistently ensures that patient information is kept private and confidential.

Job Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing program is required.
• Previous out patient experience preferred
• Knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety, pain management, emergency situations, fire safety, performance improvement and patient confidentiality.
• Knowledge of Electronic Medical chart, Meaningful use reports as well as Performance Improvement reports.
• Skill in appropriate assessment and assistance techniques as applicable.
• Skill in appropriate use of universal precautions, safe workplace and confidentiality methods.
• Skill in health information management by appropriately charting patient data.
• Current NYS licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse is required.
• Current BLS certification is required.

Licenses & Certifications
Required

• BLS
• LPN

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $30