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.
Job Responsibilities
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)
Education
Minimum Required Education: Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing School Preferred Education: Not applicable
Certification:
For medical practices: 1-year recent related experience preferred
For employee wellness: 1-year of recent related experience required
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.