LPN-Physician Services

Description

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct and indirect patient care. He/She applies the nursing process to follow the plan of care for patients, including patient and family education and continuum of care planning. The Licensed Practical Nurse must possess good communication skills and must be able to effectively communicate with physicians, peers, patients and families. He/She works collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team to ensure quality care is delivered.

Essential Functions

Providing nursing care appropriate to the condition and needs of the patient

Prepares patients for examination and treatment

Documents patients' medical history, chief complaint, vital signs and other appropriate information on the medical record

Prepares exam and treatment rooms, before and after each patient, with necessary instruments

Assists with injections, casts, splints and dressing applications.

Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment

Orders clinical supplies; monitors and controls clinical expenditures to remain within budget

Assists physicians in preparing for minor surgeries, physicals and procedures

Schedules or assists with the scheduling of test and treatments for patients

Obtains referrals and precertification's for patients

Schedules patient appointments as needed and assists with other front office duties as necessary

Assisting in maintaining patient files, records and other information to contribute to accurate data gathering.

Assist with coding and charges when applicable

Attends required meetings and participates in committee as requested

Administering medications and treatments within the scope of practice for a Licensed Practical Nurse

Operating medical equipment used in the care of the patient

Providing patient care following nursing standards of care in a manner that promotes excellent outcomes, avoids harm to patients, and promotes health and healing.

Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations

Performs related work as required

Maintains strictest confidentiality

Responsible for ensuring compliance with OSHA and CLIA

The ability and willingness to follow established Standard of Performance

Organizational Expectations

Actively participates in Foundation Safety Behavior Tools and Tactics such as Briefs, Debriefs, Huddles, Learning Board Activities, Executive Patient Safety Rounds and reporting of unanticipated and unintended patient events regardless of whether there is harm.

Provide effective mentoring

Be loyal to the absent

Always manage up

Consistent use of AIDET & 5 P's

Uphold the facilities Standards of Performance

Leadership Capabilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse may be asked to oversee the care of other Licensed Practical Nurses, LPN Nurse Externs, LPN Student Nurses, or Certified Nurse Techs

Qualifications

Job Requirements

Minimum Education

Completion of a state-approved training program at a Technical School or Community College

Required Skills

Must possess strong computer skills and have the ability to work with multiple computer systems.

Must be able to read and communicate effectively in English

Must be able to operate standard patient care equipment for services provided

Must have knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.

Must possess skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public

Must possess the ability to work well under pressure, to adapt quickly in changing situations, to function dependently and independently and to be flexible in applying basic nursing knowledge to a variety of settings.

Required

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS may be obtained within 30 days of hire following orientation)

Licenses: Active LPN Tennessee License

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