Clinic Nurse - LPN

Job Code: 200495
FLSA: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY : Performs nursing duties as they pertain to clinic nursing. Performs routine medical procedures and tests in conjunction with patient visits and assists the Provider as necessary.

EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS AND TRAINING REQUIRED : Must be a graduate of a one-year accredited school of nursing (LPN). Must hold a current and valid North Carolina License as LPN. Maintains current BLS certification. Required to demonstrate competency in the performance of duties specific to infant, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. Preferred: ACLS certification.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED : One year of experience as LPN. One year experience in a clinic setting preferred. Should be proficient in clinic practice within one month of employment.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS : Supervises: None Reports To: Clinic Manager, clinical direction from Provider

WORKING ENVIRONMENT : Works in light and temperature controlled environment.

WORK AIDS : Equipment required by the practice; includes: IVAC/glass thermometer, sphygmomanometer, stethoscope, weight scales, ACCU-CHEK blood glucose monitor, testpack Strep A, testpack HCG urine, centrifuge, autoclave, 02 canister, otoscope, Morgan lens, Ambu bags (adult and child) urinary catheters, abbocaths, IV fluids and tubing, tubex, Grafco eye chart, suture removal tray, skin staple remover, emergency cart and drug box, computer and printer, EKG machine, pulse oximeter. Reference manuals and materials. This list is not all-inclusive.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

1. Model CRHS core values of caring, commitment, integrity and teamwork to internal and external customers (i.e; patient, family, Provider).
2. Perform initial triage and prepare patient for examination
3. Obtains lab specimens, give injections and perform routine medical tests following established procedures
4. Provide patient education
5. Set up room and equipment for procedures, operates and maintains equipment; sterilizing equipment and cleaning area as needed
6. Documents nursing observations, assessments, medications, treatments and other care given
7. Maintains inventory of supplies, medications and pharmaceuticals and places special orders
8. Maintains skill competency
   • Remains capable of communicating and demonstrating all skills required for the position.
   • Remains knowledgeable of the continuing education required for nursing license renewal and takes responsibility for meeting at least the minimum required.
   • Maintains AHA certification: BLS.
   • Completes computer based learning modules timely.
   • Continuing education should include at least 3 hours of orthopedic specific education annually.
9. Participates in quality assurance programs, attends safety and staff meetings and in-services.
10. Arranges for or conducts in-services education for staff on clinical issues.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION

Will limit access to protected health information (PHI) to the information reasonably necessary to do the job. Will share information only on a need to know basis for work purposes. Access to verbal, written and electronic PHI for this job has been determined based on the job level and job responsibility within the organization. Computerized access to PHI for this job has been determined as described above and is controlled via user ID and password.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of and level of work being performed by people assigned this job classification. They are not to be construed as an all-inclusive list of duties, skills, and responsibilities of people so assigned.

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