Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description Job Description Position Summary: A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) functions as an assistant to physicians and other professionals in the provision of primary care. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: * Maintains confidentiality of patients and corporate information; * Performs baseline assessment of patients; * Prepares patients for examination and treatments; * Assists in the collection and recording of pertinent clinical and social data for patients through interviews and physical measurements; * Administers medications and treatment per written orders; * Registers patients, retrieves records and triages. Ensures EMR data is complete; * Collects specimen when necessary; * Performs EKGs; * Provides patient teaching and self-care instructions; * Orders medical supplies to ensure and maintain constant patient flow; * Processes referrals including scheduling, follow-up notification, and report retrieval; * Assists in the primary care management of individuals and families through the maintenance of logs and tracking systems; * Must be familiar with vaccines for children; * Accurately documents and codes all services provided within the allotted time frame; * Attends in-service and staff development programs. Qualifications: * Graduation from an accredited program in practical nursing. * Current registration to work as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Alabama. * At least one year of clinical experience in a pediatric outpatient setting is preferred. * Maintains current license on file. * Must have basic computer skills. Company Description What is Quality of Life? - A private, non-profit corporation committed to community service. - A medical home for you and your family. - A health care provider with 24 locations serving 18 counties in northeast/southeast Alabama. - An organization with more than 40 years experience in health care. - A primary care provider offering a broad base of ancillary services. - A caring company serving to offer excellent customer service. Company Description What is Quality of Life?\r\n- A private, non-profit corporation committed to\r\ncommunity service.\r\n- A medical home for you and your family.\r\n- A health care provider with 24 locations serving\r\n18 counties in northeast/southeast Alabama.\r\n- An organization with more than 40 years experience\r\nin health care.\r\n- A primary care provider offering a broad base of ancillary services.\r\n- A caring company serving to offer excellent customer service.