LPN - Primary Care Clinic - Getwell - FT Day

Overview Responsible for assisting with daily clinical activities under the supervision of the physician, RN, and/or nurse practitioner providing primary care services. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward in caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent striving for excellence. What You Will Do Complies with established patient care guidelines, maintains established clinic policies, procedures and objectives, is aware of patient rights and confidentiality issues and abides by established communication policy with regard to age specific populations. Accurately obtains, organizes and records necessary patient data. Updates all patient records subsequent to clinical information from physicians, nurse practitioners, including lab, etc., and assists in maintaining pertinent records. Assists physicians, RNs, nurse practitioners with procedures as needed. Performs under supervision of physician, RN, and/or nurse practitioner, the day-to-day clinical operations. Helps maintain a clean, orderly and safe environment for patient and staff. May perform Limited Scope X-Ray duties in accordance to state regulations with certification as required or on an as-needed basis. Performs other job functions as assigned or requested. Education/Formal Training Requirements Required - Technical Degree or Diploma Nursing Work Experience Requirements Preferred - No prior work experience Licenses and Certifications Requirements Required - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association Required - Licensed Practical Nurse - Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work with patients, patient families and physicians in a tactful and professional manner. Ability to begin the patient visit with eye contact, smile and greeting, while using the patient’s name. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Performs computer skills demonstrated by successful navigation of the EMR with appropriate documentation. Demonstrates ability to review computer reports following evidence-based guidelines. Ability to react quickly to emergency situations. Supervision Provided by This Position There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position. Physical Demands The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. Must have good balance and coordination. The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently. The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading. Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact. Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials. #J-18808-Ljbffr