Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

POSITION SUMMARY

Under direct supervision, supports providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants) in provision of patient care; includes recording vital signs, discussing chief health concerns, performing testing, and administering injections; assists with procedures and documentation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Position may involve duties which are not listed.

• Assists with providing patient care: records vital signs; discusses and records chief health concerns; performs tests; administers injections.
• Places phone calls to pharmacies to order prescriptions; sets-up referral contacts.
• Pulls and prepares patient charts; answers phone; performs other general office duties as required.
• Maintains neatness of work area; stocks patient rooms with supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Chaperones male clinicians in the performance of exams on female patients.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Interpersonal/human relations skills
• Customer service skills
• Ability to maintain schedules
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to exert physical effort, standing, lifting, and carrying materials or equipment
• Ability to file and retrieve information
• Ability to respond to questions in a tactful and professional manner
• Ability/willingness to adhere to the established departmental service standard

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and experience equivalent to:

High school diploma or equivalent, plus one (1) year of technical training; supplemented with one (1) year of related work experience. LPN License is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Visual/hearing ability sufficient to comprehend written/verbal communication.

Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity, which may include lifting of supplies, equipment, or patients; pushing patients in wheelchairs; extensive bending, standing, walking or sitting may be required.

Ability to deal effectively with stress.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens.