Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY : Under the supervision of the Nursing Director, performs work in the non-professional and paraprofessional phases of health services.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Provides direct patient care under the supervision of RN or assigned supervisor.
2. Communicates data collected to assist the provider in patient assessment and planning to include referral tracking, maintaining emergency room/hospitalization log and missed appointments. Utilizes clinical decision support. Collaborates with the healthcare team.
3. Delivers care in accordance with the patient care plan, policies and procedures of the organization.
4. Protects patients/employees utilizing infection control standards.
5. Practices safety standards in medication/immunization administration, vaccine safety, storage.
6. Participates in committee meetings including quality improvement activities.
7. Keeps clinic rooms and nursing care areas in order.
8. Cleans, sterilizes and sets up instruments, trays or other equipment in accordance with standard procedures.
9. Keeps inventory and replenishes supplies. Keeps supply closets in order and prepares supplies as needed.
10. When assigned, serves and assists administrative staff, giving directions and general information concerning agency services; register patients taking and recording data.
11. Participates in conferences on patient care and attend agency meetings to keep abreast of organizational policy and procedure changes.
12. May be required to perform other duties as assigned or when necessary. If such work becomes a permanent and regular part of the job, a new description will be prepared.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Certificate or diploma from an accredited LPN program.
2. One (1) to three (3) years nursing experience. Some portion of nursing experience in an ambulatory care setting is recommended.
3. Excellent communication skills- verbal and written.
4. Experience working in a team environment.
5. Computer skills required. Prior experience with EMR systems preferred. Ability to enter accurately information from various sources onto EMR.
6. Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the patient setting.
7. Ability to work flexible hours- days, evenings, holidays and weekends.
8. BLS and Infection Control Certificate required.