LPN - Clinic

# LPN - ClinicLouisville, MS 39339; Louisville, MS 39339## OverviewLevelExperiencedPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayEducation LevelLicensed Practical Nurse## Description**POSITION SUMMARY**Under direct supervision, supports providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants) in provision of patient care; includes recording vital signs, discussing chief health concerns, performing testing, and administering injections; assists with procedures and documentation.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**Position may involve duties which are not listed.1. Assists with providing patient care: records vital signs; discusses and records chief health concerns; performs tests; administers injections.2. Places phone calls to pharmacies to order prescriptions; sets-up referral contacts.3. Pulls and prepares patient charts; answers phone; performs other general office duties as required.4. Maintains neatness of work area; stocks patient rooms with supplies.5. Performs other duties as assigned.6. Chaperones male clinicians in the performance of exams on female patients.**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES*** Knowledge of medical terminology* Interpersonal/human relations skills* Customer service skills* Ability to maintain schedules* Ability to maintain confidentiality* Ability to exert physical effort, standing, lifting, and carrying materials or equipment* Ability to file and retrieve information* Ability to respond to questions in a tactful and professional manner* Ability/willingness to adhere to the established departmental service standard## Qualifications**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and experience equivalent to:**High school diploma or equivalent, plus one (1) year of technical training; supplemented with one (1) year of related work experience. LPN License is required.**PHYSICAL DEMANDS:**Visual/hearing ability sufficient to comprehend written/verbal communication.Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity, which may include lifting of supplies, equipment, or patients; pushing patients in wheelchairs; extensive bending, standing, walking or sitting may be required.Ability to deal effectively with stress.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.**WORK ENVIRONMENT:**The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens. #J-18808-Ljbffr