What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinic LPN - Pediatric Adolescent Clinic position at KINGS DAUGHTERS MEDICAL CENTER?
Assist in the delivery of primary health and patient care management.
Duties include but not limited to the following:
- Prepares patients for examination and treatment. Takes paitent vital signs.
- Administer and document medications.
- Responds to patient calls with clinical questions.
- Determines need/level of care for patients to be seen, i.e., office or hospital emergency department.
- Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments.
- Assist physicians and/or nurse practitioners in preparing for minor procedures, physicals, and any examination.
- Assist with scheduling of tests and treatments.
- Stocks and maintains clinical supplies and equipment.
- Maintains patient records, and other information.
- Instructs patients regarding medications and treatment instructions. Provides patient education.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
- Performs related work as required.
- Work at other KDMC Clinics as needed.
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Perform phlebotomy, waived, and moderately complex lab testing.
- Completes lab test orders.
- Performs lab specimen collection, labeling and results reporting.
- Appropriately address specimen rejections.
- Process quality controls, proficiency samples and patient samples.
- Follow procedure for panic values.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
- Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
Experience
- Two(2) years as an LPN in a clinic, physician office or ER preferred.
Certification
- Current MS LPN licensure required.
- Current CPR certification required.
- Current MS State Department of Health TB certification or must obtain within one year of employment.
- Current Limited X-Ray Machine Opertor Permit issued by the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure preferred.
Special Qualifications
- Ability to follow directions and proper channels of communication.
- Knowledge of clinic operations.
- Open mindedness regarding cross-training in other areas of clinic operations.
Physical Demands
- Maintain physical and emotional health.