Lpn- Health Care

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

Department: Nursing

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) participates as a member of the health care team and provides nursing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of the provider or other assigned supervisor and accepts delegation from the provider/assigned supervisor in meeting the needs of the patient. The LPN collects data through observation and communicates information to assist the provider in patient assessment and care planning. The LPN delivers care in accordance with the patient care plan, policies and procedures of the organization and principles of relationship-based care. The LPN possesses excellent communication skills; and may participate on committees or projects, including quality improvement projects. In addition, the LPN must have knowledge of fundamental nursing care principles, practices and procedures. Must have a basic knowledge of adverse symptoms and possess the ability to react in emergencies. Must possess a valid unrestricted Oklahoma license as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Provides practical nursing services according to established national and

organizational standards and policies/procedures, including the administration of medications.

Documents medical services provided in the patient's chart including all

observations, assessments, nursing interventions, provider orders, treatments plans, and follow up instructions.

Participates in continuous quality improvement activities.

Assists in the promotion of continuity of care by providing health instructions, patient education and collaborating with other health providers.

Protects patient confidentiality according to nursing and organizational standards.

Safeguards confidentiality of the medical charts/records and complies with all local,

Act as a liaison for communication from provider to patient and other health care

Act as a liaison for communication from provider to patient and other health care agencies such as pharmacies. For example, general phone calls from patients, refill requests, etc. Such communications will be timely to aid in continuity of care.

Assists medical providers with examination and treatment of patients.

Demonstrate teamwork and commitment to quality patient care.

Demonstrates the ability to effectively organize and prioritize work and utilize available resources to assist with efficient patient flow in the clinic.

Actively assists with routine clinic tasks. consistency in maintaining emergency supplies, stock medications, immunizations, forms, sterile instrument inventory, equipment, appropriate exam room inventory, etc.

Assists in the orientation of new nursing employees.

Accurately assesses current status as well as preventive health status and communicates needs to provider.

Assists with patient education based on assessment of patient needs and clinic standards of nursing care and documents in patient record.

Provides skilled nursing care as demonstrated by safely and accurately performing

and the safe, accurate administration of medications, and immunizations.

Anticipates the needs of providers related to patient visits and assists providers with patient care.

Assumes role of advocate to ensure health needs are met including responding to patient phone messages and requests in a timely and professional manner.

Documents all provider orders, nursing actions, and interventions on patient record consistent with health center guidelines.

Knowledgeable of and follows all established Infection Control guidelines and OSHA standards and participates in staff training events.

Exhibits caring qualities consistent with the values of the COFMC.

Performs laboratory testing, including proper handling and labeling of all test samples according to clinic policies and in compliance with CLIA guidelines.

Keeps patients/families informed of situations that affect patient's clinic visit, i.e. extended waiting times, seeing provider other than originally scheduled, etc.

Able to perform effectively and appropriately in emergency situations.

Demonstrates Age Specific Competencies Adult

Attend clinic mandated and departmental inservices and trainings.

Handles personal conflict and works through it at the lowest possible level (first with party/parties involved, then, if necessary, with 3rd party mediation)

Is neat, clean, wellgroomed, and dresses in accordance to the dress code policy

Leaves personal problems out of the workplace

Is flexible, able and willing to respond to unusual jobrelated demands

Works independently requesting assistance from supervisor only as needed

Accepts and participates in cross training