What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at LECOM Health?
Corry Memorial Hospital is searching for a full time Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Rural Health Clinic team.
Basic Job Summary:
Provide patient care to clinic patients, under supervision of the Clinical Leader.
- Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Consult with and keep supervisor informed of clinic activities, needs and problems related to patient care.
- Comply with established patient care standards. Maintain established clinic policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control. Follow established routines and utilize supplies and equipment in a cost-effective manner. Maintain a clean, orderly, safe environment for patients and personnel.
- Cooperate with other personnel to achieve department objectives and maintain good employee, interdepartmental and public relations. Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information and abide by established communications code.
- Greet patients and escort to exam room. Take and record vitals and patient medical information in chart. Prepare patient and room for examination. Assist Mid-level Practitioner and/or Physician in procedures as necessary (administers injections as ordered). Complete ordered laboratory procedures. Communicate results to Mid-level Practitioner or Physician. Discharge patient to receptionist / biller with Physician/Mid-level Practitioner orders and prescriptions. Clean and disinfect rooms and equipment as appropriate. Restock supplies, linens, equipment and check for defects and outdating.
- Attend required meetings, in-services, and educational programs.
- Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations.
- Other duties as assigned by the Office Manager and/or Medical Director.
LECOM’s full-time employees enjoy the availability of an industry leading benefits package along with competitive wages. Enhanced benefits include Highmark Blue Cross / Blue Shield Health Insurance starting at only $100 a month! Life insurance and AD&D Insurance is provided to all full-time employees at no cost. The health system also offers an excellent 403(b) retirement plan to qualified employees.
EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled
Salary : $100