The
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) functions under the supervision and guidance of
the Nurse Practitioners and Physicians in clinic. The LPN also participates in
the multi-disciplinary process of providing care and treatment to the patients
and provides clinical support to the other staff members. The LPN is
responsible to function within the scope of practice dictated by the authority
of the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing. This individual must be able to manage
demanding workloads with accuracy. This position also requires excellent
customer service skills with the patients, families, staff members, physicians
and the public.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist providers with patient office
visits, including putting patients in rooms, interviewing patients, recording
vital signs and enter all pertinent information in the electronic medical
record
Performs select clinical tests including
but not limited to rapid strep screen, urine dip stick, pregnancy tests,
hematocrit, and influenza tests. These tests will be done with skill and
accuracy according to the manufacturer’s guidelines and documented in the
appropriate place in the electronic medical record
Clinical tests will be documented in the
logs according to the facility’s
policies and procedures
Will run controls in accordance to the
facility’s policies and procedures manual
Be responsible for monitoring temperature
in the refrigerators and manager the temperature logs with accuracy
Administers and documents injections in
the electronic medical record (medical and site given)
Assists prover with office based
procedures
Demonstrates universal precautions
Labels and processes patient specimens as
needed
Organizes exam rooms, including general
cleaning, restocking and upkeep
Fields patient telephone calls and
responds accordingly
Demonstrates proper handwashing technique
to insure proper infection control
Performs all aspects of patient care in an
environment that optimizes patient safety
Performs phlebotomy as needed
Manages patient records in the EHR
Follows policies and procedures set forth
by the State of Oklahoma VFC Program
Enters Immunizations in OSIIS
Patient teaching in regards to testing,
immunizations or procedures
Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
Current State of OK Nursing License,
Required
Basic Life Support, Required
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Preferred
Advanced Pediatric Life Support, Preferred
Qualifications and Requirements
Ability to asses, plan, implement and
evaluate nursing care according to individual needs
Demonstrate critical thinking skills
Must demonstrate consistent professional
conduct and meticulous attention to detail
Must possess excellent verbal and written
communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills with patients,
staff, and other health care professionals
Familiarity with the EMR system
Work
Environment:
Employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit,
ascend and descend stairs, possess ability to handle, finger or feel objects, tools
or controls; reach with hands and arms. Employee must frequently be able to
lift 25 pounds from the floor to waist level and may occasionally be required
to lift 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and the
ability to clearly focus vision. Arbuckle Memorial Hospital has determined this
is a safety-sensitive position. The
tasks or duties assigned to this job could affect the safety and health of the
employee or others.