What are the responsibilities and job description for the Primary Care Assistant LPN - Edmond Signal Ridge position at Mercy?
Mercy Clinic Primary Care - Edmond Signal Ridge
Full-Time; 40 hours/week, M-F 8am-5pm
Accepting applications for LPN only for this role
Overview:
- Prepares patient for visit with provider by completing Advanced Standard room process including entering the chief complaint; taking patient vital signs; reviewing patient history and allergies; completing a thorough medication reconciliation; working the Encounter Guide including helping to close any open care gaps such as fall risk, depression screening, breast cancer screening, colorectal cancer screening, and diabetic eye exams; rechecking elevated blood pressures; and completing needed documentation in Epic for yearly preventative visits as needed.
- Assists with any needed in-office testing including, but not limited to, drawing blood, completing mental status exams, EKG’s, walking oxygen studies and point of care testing.
- Administer vaccines and other injections within scope of practice.
- Schedules follow up appointments when needed per office policy.
- Collaborates with providers and clinical care team to monitor and coordinate delivery of the care plan.
- This position will work in both Family Medicine and Pediatrics; must like working with kids and families.
LPN Qualifications:
- Education: Graduate of an accrediated Practical Nursing program.
- Licensure: Active LPN license in the state of practice.
- Experience: 6 months of clinical healthcare experience preferred, particularly in a primary care office or pediatrics.
What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?
Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.