LPN Ambulatory

Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for assisting in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care while under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician. This includes maintaining accountability for all delegated patient care given during a shift; working effectively with patients, families, and other members of the healthcare team; and practicing within the guidelines of established nursing care standards and policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis; other tasks may be assigned.

• Assist with patient education and document clinical information on the medical record
• Pre-assess patient by reviewing history and collecting current information: review of systems
• Obtain vitals for each patient as applicable
• Chaperone patient encounter with physician as requested and/or required
• Perform point of care testing and record results into the electronic medical record.
• Prepare requisitions for laboratory requests
• Coordinate homecare and physical therapy as ordered by the physician via telephone or fax
• Order prescriptions and/or coordinate pharmaceutical orders via telephone and/or electronic means as ordered by the physician
• Respond to telephone requests from patients and/or caregivers in a timely manner record in electronic medical record as applicable.
• Obtain patient laboratory, radiology, test results, and specialty reports, as required
• Prepare room and patient for provider encounter
• Provide intervention ordered by provider (medication, dressings, specimen collection, irrigations, immunizations, suture removal, and IVs)
• Initiate interventions and health education according to provider guidelines
• Educate and provide preparation materials for diagnostic studies (i.e. Lab, Radiology, EKG)
• Resolve patient concerns promptly
• Provide emergency care as necessary and as directed by the physician
• Maintain office’s quality improvement standards
• Order supplies and restock rooms as necessary
• Assist peers with assignments as needed; perform additional duties at the request of the Practice Manager

Additional Responsibilities

• Work efficiently, maintaining a high level of productivity, completing all tasks in a timely manner
• Assure a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors by following all safety precautions and procedures in the performance of job duties
• Follow department protocols for proper use of physical barriers and safety equipment with regard to universal precautions
• Keep all exam rooms clean and organized
• Consistently display a caring a responsive attitude and represent the corporation in a positive manner, conducting all activities in a way that respects patient/customer rights and expectations
• Attend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services
• Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care
• Scan external documents into electronic medical record when applicable
• Greet patients and visitors in patient settings
• Check patients in/out via the electronic medical record as it applies to practice routine
• Make follow up appointments as it applies to practice routine
• Request/coordinate authorizations for referrals/consults as it applies to practice routine
• Prepare non-disposable instruments for sterilization utilizing current sterilization practices and procedures
• Provide work notes to patients per practice routine
• Obtain preauthorization’s for medications that require such action per practice routine
• These above specific tasks and responsibilities may vary based on the healthcare facility, patient population, and the instructions provided by the Medical Director or supervising physician

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Reports to: Department Manager
• Supervises: None
• Responsibilities: Not applicable

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

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

Education and Experience

• Minimum Required Education: Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing School
• Preferred Education: Not applicable

Experience:

• For medical practices: 1-year recent related experience preferred
• For employee wellness: 1-year of recent related experience required

Licensure and Certifications

Applicants must be licensed to work as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia or in North Carolina and must obtain BLS certifications on hire.

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