The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for assisting in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care while under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician. This includes maintaining accountability for all delegated patient care given during a shift; working effectively with patients, families, and other members of the healthcare team; and practicing within the guidelines of established nursing care standards and policies and procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis; other tasks may be assigned.
Assist with patient education and document clinical information on the medical record
Pre-assess patient by reviewing history and collecting current information: review of systems
Obtain vitals for each patient as applicable
Chaperone patient encounter with physician as requested and/or required
Perform point of care testing and record results into the electronic medical record.
Prepare requisitions for laboratory requests
Coordinate homecare and physical therapy as ordered by the physician via telephone or fax
Order prescriptions and/or coordinate pharmaceutical orders via telephone and/or electronic means as ordered by the physician
Respond to telephone requests from patients and/or caregivers in a timely manner record in electronic medical record as applicable.
Obtain patient laboratory, radiology, test results, and specialty reports, as required
Prepare room and patient for provider encounter
Provide intervention ordered by provider (medication, dressings, specimen collection, irrigations, immunizations, suture removal, and IVs)
Initiate interventions and health education according to provider guidelines
Educate and provide preparation materials for diagnostic studies (i.e. Lab, Radiology, EKG)
Resolve patient concerns promptly
Provide emergency care as necessary and as directed by the physician
Maintain office’s quality improvement standards
Order supplies and restock rooms as necessary
Assist peers with assignments as needed; perform additional duties at the request of the Practice Manager
Additional Responsibilities
Work efficiently, maintaining a high level of productivity, completing all tasks in a timely manner
Assure a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors by following all safety precautions and procedures in the performance of job duties
Follow department protocols for proper use of physical barriers and safety equipment with regard to universal precautions
Keep all exam rooms clean and organized
Consistently display a caring a responsive attitude and represent the corporation in a positive manner, conducting all activities in a way that respects patient/customer rights and expectations
Attend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services
Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care
Scan external documents into electronic medical record when applicable
Greet patients and visitors in patient settings
Check patients in/out via the electronic medical record as it applies to practice routine
Make follow up appointments as it applies to practice routine
Request/coordinate authorizations for referrals/consults as it applies to practice routine
Prepare non-disposable instruments for sterilization utilizing current sterilization practices and procedures
Provide work notes to patients per practice routine
Obtain preauthorization’s for medications that require such action per practice routine
These above specific tasks and responsibilities may vary based on the healthcare facility, patient population, and the instructions provided by the Medical Director or supervising physician
Supervisory Responsibilities
Reports to: Department Manager
Supervises: None
Responsibilities: Not applicable
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience
Minimum Required Education: Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing School
Preferred Education: Not applicable
Experience:
For medical practices: 1-year recent related experience preferred
For employee wellness: 1-year of recent related experience required
Licensure and Certifications
Applicants must be licensed to work as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia or in North Carolina and must obtain BLS certifications on hire.