LPN Ambulatory - Hanbury Urgent Care

Summary ##### 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.