Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Orthopedic Clinic - Full Time

Position Title:
Licensed Practical Nurse
Position Code:
LPN-______
Department:
Physician Services - Orthopedic Clinic
Safety Sensitive:
☒ Yes ☐ No
Reports to:
Clinic Manager/Nursing Director
Exempt Status:
☐ Yes ☒ No
Shift: Rotating 4 tens schedule M-F
Position Purpose:
All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision of providing the region’s best clinical care and patient service through an environment that fosters respect for others and pride in performance.
Key Responsibilities
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Works under the direction of the provider and the Arizona State Nurse Practice Act to provide. professional nursing care for clinic patients in compliance with nursing standards and regulations.
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Triage patients by phone or in person, receiving and implementing telephone physician orders, maintaining clinical communication in dynamic environment.
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Responsible for maintaining all applicable KHI Policies and Procedures.
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Escorts patient to exam room and prepares patient for exam including vital signs, history, and reason for seeking care.
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Cross trains in data entry, balancing of accounts, charges fees and collect payments due.
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Schedules/confirms appointments.
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Maintains and facilitates communication between patients, family, and clinical staff.
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Reports as necessary to Public Health at direction of provider.
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Maintains work area including exam rooms, supplies, medication, and immunizations.
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Performs CLIA waived lab tests and obtains specimens.
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Performs proficiency testing and runs controls for waived tests.
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May perform venipuncture.
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Participates in division meetings.
Qualifications
Education:
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Graduate of a practical or vocational nursing program
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High school graduate or equivalent.
Licensure
: Current, valid Arizona LPN license or compact state LPN/LVN license
Certification:
BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Skills and Knowledge:
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Ability to communicate effectively with others
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks
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Ability to maintain attention to detail
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Knowledge of and ability to use computer hardware and software applications
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Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergent situations per protocol
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Knowledge of and ability to implement direct care, newborn through geriatric
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Knowledge of and ability to use basic medical terminology
Preferences
Experience:
One to two years’ experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse in a clinical outpatient setting
Special Position Requirements
Exposure Categories:
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Category I: Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.
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Other potential hazard(s): possible exposure to chemical, biological and radioactive substances; possible exposure to hostile individuals.
Work Requirements
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Must be able to
distinguish appropriate colors
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Capable of consistently reaching and/or working above and below shoulder level, lifting up to 50 pounds
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Capable of walking or being on feet 90% of time per day with frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, standing; sitting at desk 10% of the time per day
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Communicating using telephone
Date Staff Position Description Created / Revised:
2/28/2022