Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Clinic

POSITION SUMMARY:

As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

Education: Graduate of an approved practical nursing program
License: Current LPN/PN in state of practice and be in good standing with the Board of health Professions
Certifications: BCLS within 30 days of hire/transfer
Minimum Work Experience: Knowledge of ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT codes, insurance benefits and healthcare backgrounds

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Under the direction of an RN, contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.


• Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care. May administer medication. Documents patient care given.


• Assists RN with development of plan of care. Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.


• Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families. Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient. Schedules appointments and procedures as ordered by the provider.


• Obtains insurance re-authorizations as requested for testing and scheduled procedures. Non-Essential Functions Attends clinic meetings. Maintains a clean and safe working environment. Reports all incidents, hazards, drug interactions, and initiate appropriate action.


• Completes safety instructional programs. Assists other team members when time permits.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit for extended periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  Repetitive motion of upper body required for extended use of computer. Required specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:  

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.

Works in well-lit, ventilated and climate controlled office environment with routine office equipment; some equipment has moving mechanical parts.

In hospital environment, may be exposed to hazards and unusual elements, which may include but are not limited to bloodborne pathogens and / or contagious illnesses, toxic chemicals, and biohazardous materials which may require extensive safety precautions and the use of protective equipment.

Noise level in the work environment is typical for an office and/or hospital environment.