LPN

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in clinic as directed by the Provider. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Follow guidelines per HIPAA regarding patient's PHI.
• Follow guidelines per PTCHC Policies and Procedures.
• Follow guidelines per OSHA regarding blood bourne pathogens.
• Responsible for maintaining OSHA compliance at PTCHC site including MSDS manual, Hazardous waste regulations and ensuring proper stock/use of PPE.
• Responsible for Indigent Drug Program for the assigned PTCHC Health Center following PTCHC Policy and procedure guidelines.
• Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures. This includes proper work-up of patient's chief complaint, history, and other screenings as requested by the provider.
• Reviews medications and allergies at each visit.
• A brief, descriptive history of the present complaint is to be recorded in the patient’s EHR. Example: "cold symptoms x 2 days, sore throat, ear pain today, fever 102 degrees last night". Obtains complete medical and social history.
• Interview patients, measure vital signs, such as pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height and record information in patient's EHR.
• Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, giving enemas or douches, rubbing with alcohol, massaging, or performing catheterizations. Administer injections and medications, interprets Provider's instructions to patients, assists with emergency and minor surgery, and performs related tasks as directed. Documents any medication administration, treatments, advice given in the patient’s EHR. Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patient's conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action. Completes tasks daily as assigned by provider including but not limited to patient notification of lab results, medication, refills, etc.
• Prepare exam room with supplies and equipment for examination of patient. Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures.
• Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action.
• Sterilize equipment and supplies, using germicides, sterilizer, or autoclave. Ensure autoclave is cleaned monthly as recommended per manufacturer.
• Answer patients' calls and determine how to assist them.
• Collect samples, such as blood, urine, or sputum from patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.
• Inventory and requisition supplies and instruments.
• Responsible for patient education as ordered by Provider.
• Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions.
• Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient.
• Operates EKG, and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests as order by the Provider.
• Responds to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.
• Responsible for maintaining and proper reporting of vaccine inventory to PTCHC administration and WVVFC program on a monthly basis.
• Maintains emergency drug box with up-to-date drugs and proper supplies monthly.
• Maintains sample drug room monthly with proper disposal of expired meds.
• Maintains medical/laboratory maintenance logs per PTCHC policy. This includes all QA logs such as spore tests, temperature logs, etc.
• Completes quality assurance chart audits as directed by the CQI committee.
• May be required to work at other PTCHC sites as needed.
• Must have the initiative to find things that need to be done and be willing to assist the other staff when not busy.
• Report and accidental or incidental event to employees or patients by reporting to the Provider and the Administrative Office on the appropriate "Incident Form"
• Completes all Program paperwork per policy (BCCSP, WV Healthcheck, WV-VFC)

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Requirements

Competency Statement(s)

• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Education : Graduate from as accredited school of nursing as an LPN or RN.
• Experience : Preferred
• Computer Skills
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Certificates & Licenses
• WV Nursing License
• Other Requirements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand F (Frequently)

Walk F (Frequently)

Sit F (Frequently)

Handling / Fingering F (Frequently)

Reach Outward O (Occasionally)

Reach Above Shoulder O (Occasionally)

Climb N (Not Applicable)

Crawl N (Not Applicable)

Squat or Kneel O (Occasionally)

Bend F (Frequently)

Lift/Carry

10 lbs or less O (Occasionally)

11-20 lbs O (Occasionally)

21-50 lbs N (Not Applicable)

51-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

Over 100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

Push/Pull

12 lbs or less F (Frequently)

13-25 lbs O (Occasionally)

26-40 lbs N (Not Applicable)

41-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

Other Physical Requirements

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (according to OSHA regs)