JOB TITLE: Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Provides professional nursing care under supervision for clinic patients. Performs independent nursing care at satellite facilities. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports directly to Clinic Nurse Supervisor
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Full range of body motion required to include occasional handling and lifting of patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Working under stressful conditions and working irregular hours. Potential for exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinical environment.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned and LPN may not be required to perform all duties.)
- Assesses patient according to medical complaints, takes vital signs, medication history, allergies, administers injections, oral medication, enemas, and performs venipunctures.
- Assist physicians in physical exams as needed.
- Receives and responds to incoming telephone calls.
- Ensures that clinical documentation is clear, concise and complete.
- Scheduling and canceling appointments, confidential handling of medical records, reporting messages to physicians.
- Instructs patients and/or family members as directed by physicians in preparation for procedures, taking of medications and treatments.
- Makes decisions and judgments on phone calls and advises patients according to practice guidelines.
- Uses written patient education material and videos when appropriate.
- Cleaning and stocking exam rooms, ordering supplies, assisting in training of new personnel, maintains work area in neat and organized manner.
- Maintain good hygiene with proper uniform and shoes per practice guidelines.
- Maintain patient confidentiality.
- Perform related work as required.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.
- Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
- Knowledge of medications and their effect on patients.
- Knowledge of common lab values and the ability to interpret their significance in patient care.
- Knowledge of patient education principles to develop a self-care program.
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
- Skill in administering a variety of treatments and medications as directed.
- Skill in using various types of equipment for examination and treatment procedures.
- Skill in taking vital signs.
- Skill in maintaining records and writing nurses notes.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
- Ability to maintain quality control standards.
- Ability to recognize problems and recommend solutions.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
- Ability to communicate clearly.
EDUCATION: High school diploma. Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing.
EXPERIENCE: One or two years of nursing experience is preferred but not required
CERTIFICATE/LICENSE: Must have passed the State Board of Nursing licensing examination and hold a current license for the State of Louisiana as an LPN. BLS certification required.