LPN - ANCMG INTERNAL MEDICINE

Licensed Practical Nurse

Provides professional nursing care under supervision for clinic patients. Duties performed in this position include but are not limited to the following:

1. Performs general nursing care to patients.
2. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
3. Assists with the preparation of equipment, and aids physician during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.
4. Observes, records, and reports patients condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians.
5. Oversees appointment bookings and ensures preferences are given to patients in emergency situations.
6. Maintains timely flow of patients.
7. Greets patients and prepares them for physician examination.
8. Screens patients for appropriate information.
9. Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests.
10. Arranges for patient testing and admissions.
11. Responds to and refers incoming telephone calls.
12. Instructs patient and family regarding medication and treatment instructions.
13. Formulates and updates patient care plans.
14. Orders, prepares, and inspects patient charts.
15. Posts test and examination results.
16. Responsible for preparation of exam rooms including re-stocking of treatment areas.
17. Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
18. Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
19. Maintains patient confidentiality.
20. Performs related work as required per department.
21. Comply with all statutory and regulatory policies and procedures.

Knowledge of the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment. Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures. Knowledge of medications and their effects on patients. Knowledge of patient education principles to develop a self-care program. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment. Skill in administering a variety of treatments and medications as directed. Skill in using various types of equipment for examination and treatment procedures. Skill in taking vital signs. Skill in maintaining records and writing reports. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public. Ability to maintain quality control standards. Ability to recognize problems and recommend solutions. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Ability to interpret, adapts, and apply guidelines and procedures. Ability to communicate clearly.

Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires sitting, standing, and walking for extensive periods of time. Requires occasional lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 100 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours. Requires exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.

Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment. Some overtime hours may be required as well as an occasional Saturday.

Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse. The incumbent has a great deal of contact with patients and must be able to establish rapport with them if speedy and effective care is to be rendered. The position requires a person who is tactful, understanding and sympathetic in his/her relationship with the patient. The candidate must have the ability to recognize serious problems when triaging calls and know how to get the patient serviced in a timely fashion using the resources available at the Foundation. The nurse must have working knowledge of record keeping requirements of the Foundation, both medical and administrative. A properly qualified individual will need approximately 3 months to become familiar with the duties and with individual physician preferences.

Education: Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing. Experience: None. Certificates/License: Valid license.

Alternative to minimum qualifications: None.

Must comply with all regulatory, compliance and safety regulations, policies and procedures.

Aultman Health Foundation