JOB SUMMARY
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing basic nursing care to clinic patients following established standards and practices.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
– Other duties may be assigned.
· Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned, which may include checking schedules and organizing patient flow.
· Escorting patients to exam/procedure rooms. Observes, records and reports patients’ conditions and reactions to drugs and treatment to providers.
· Assisting patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.
· Collecting patient history including current medications, allergies, symptoms, etc.
· Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care as directed by provider; this may include screenings and administering medications and treatments in accordance with clinical and nursing standards.
· Prepares equipment and aids providers during treatment, examination and testing of patients and with various procedures as needed.
· Timely and accurate documentation in patient charts; relaying information & instructions to patient/family. Document all interventions, phone calls, patient/family responses, medication dispensed or prescribed, hospital data, etc. in medical record/EMR.
· Demonstrates knowledge of safe medication administration; administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
· Answering patient phone calls & messages and acting as a communication liaison between the patient and provider.
· Collection and handling of lab specimens following established standards and practices. Adhere to infection control safety guidelines, maintaining equipment, instruments and stock supplies.
· Utilizes electronic referral process to complete requested physician referrals to NCH Healthcare Group specialists and ancillary services.
· Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include filing or sending medical records to a patient or referral provider; appointment scheduling.
· Knows the general condition of the equipment at all times, knows how to operate all equipment required in the course of performing procedures. Documents failures in a timely manner.
· Knowledgeable about treatments administered and studies performed, as well as any preparation of the patient which may be required prior to the test being performed.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
· Minimum of High School or GED required.
· Minimum of 1 year of experience in health care facility or private physician office preferred.
· Licensed as Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Florida.
· Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
· Verified ability to take accurate patient vital signs.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively articulate and explain required information to patients.
· Knowledge of CPT and ICD9 codes.
· Knowledge of basic and specialty medical terminology.
· Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows
ABOUT NCH
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