Licensed Practical Nurse

MA, LPN, or RN, Pediatrics, Mount JulietThis position provides professional nursing care; assists the physician with patient care. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the care rendered to patients with routine, urgent or potential health problems.Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Ensure patient safetyAssists physicians and ensure maximum efficiency; set up for procedures and examinations; obtain lab test and other reports for physician review.Triage patients to ensure productive departmental flow.Prepare patients for exams and procedures.Administer medications as appropriate; document in patient's chart.Ensure that patient chart entries are made accurately and in a timely manner; forward chart as appropriate.Contact pharmacy to order or refill prescriptions as instructed by physician, document appropriately.Tracking of all diagnostic studies to ensure results received and patient informed of resultsTracking of all initial specialist office visit appointments to ensure patient keeps appointmentObtain (in advance) pre-certifications, PA's and referrals when mandated by insurance companyMaintain adequate stock levels of medications and supplies.Set up and stock exam rooms for daily use; keep rooms and equipment clean between procedures; keep cleaning schedules up to dateFollow clinic policies for infection control in handling and disposing of infectious/hazardous waste materials.Keep physician informed of patient's status and any pending test resultsObtain vital signs, ascertain the seriousness of the patient's complaint and begin appropriate measures.Administer medications—IM, SQ and intradermal injectionsAdminister O2 when ordered by a physicianDemonstrate a working knowledge of cardiac monitoring and lead placement.Adhere to Quality Control Guidelines; monitoring medication refrigerator temperature, eye wash checklist, O2 checklist, AED checklist and autoclave checklist.Adhere to Customer Service StandardsKnowledge of sterile techniques and sterilization processPerform other tasks as needed, in assistance of physicianMust have predictable and consistent attendanceSecondary duties and responsibilitiesRecord health history of patients; note abnormal conditions for physicianNotify hospital or skilled nursing facility personnel of physician ordersCollect, label and document lab specimens as neededComplete charts and charge tickets; review and verify codes for physician chargesKnowledge of administering IV solutionsCare for wounds; assist with suturing; apply sterile dressingsSchedule patients with physician and other specialty physiciansDemonstrate knowledge of Occupational Medicine procedures including pre-employment physical exams, appropriate lab testing and treatment of work related injuries; knowledge of appropriate referral processProvide discharge instructions and reinforce physician's instructionsPrepare patient for procedures and obtain necessary consent formsCollect, label, document and track lab/ biopsy specimensContact patient of test results, schedule surgery and referrals as requiredKnowledge of surgical instruments sorting/ cleaning /sterilizationAccuracy in labeling and photo of patient skin conditions and download to EMRKnowledge of phototherapy booth/treatment/ log protocol as necessarySupervisory ResponsibilitiesThis job has no supervisory responsibilities.QualificationsEducation and/or experienceGraduation from an accredited LPN program; 0-2 years experience in clinic-based nursing.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of the principles and skills needed for nursing to provide limited 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 using various types if equipment for examination and treatment procedures. Knowledge of EKG's. Skill in taking vital signs. Skill in maintaining records and writing reports.Skill in establishing and maintain 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 situation. Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures. Ability to communicate clearly. Computer knowledge helpful.Certificates, License, RegistrationsValid state LPN license; CPR certification.Physical DemandsMust be able to stand for 8 to 10 hours a dayRequires regular walking, bending, pushing, pulling and liftingMust be able to lift at least 10-15lbsMust be able to assist patients with transfers from chair to wheelchair, to exam tables, and back to wheelchair/chairMust be able to assist patient with turning/positioning on exam tableMust be able to push patient in wheelchairMust be able to manipulate objects—reaching, grasping, handlingMust exhibit good communication skills—understand, respond and translate into actionWork EnvironmentClinical setting; exposure to communicable diseases, medical preparations and other conditions common to a clinical environment.