Licensed Practical Nurse Clinic-Primary Rural Health-Full Time New

Description

Summary:

A professional who performs under the supervision of a registered professional nurse or physician; assesses plans, implements, coordinates, monitors and evaluates patient care activities. He/She has clinical and/or functional knowledge of the position for which they are accountable either directly or indirectly through the delegation of tasks. Collaborates with other clinical associates to meet individual needs; using communication and available resources to promote quality, cost effective care in the Rural Healthcare Clinic.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the physician; performs basic patient care duties including, but not limited to, obtaining vital signs, weighing
  
  

patients, and collecting specimens [including phlebotomy (specific to site). Assists provider(s) in examination and treatment of patients and with procedures. Assist with patient flow through the clinic.

• Answers phone/records phone messages and assists provider(s) with patient related calls. Assists in scheduling test appointment,
  
  

results and pre-certification. Documents any information related to patient. Assists provider(s) with medication refills.

• Administers medications/immunizations according to provider order.
• Cleans and restocks exam rooms. Cleans equipment in accordance with policy. Orders stock supplies from supply department (specific to site maintains sterile technique and utilizes universal protocol.
• Performs routine clerical duties assigned, including but not limited to locating patient charts, filing and the completion of routine forms.
• Attends/completes required meetings and in-service training and performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Current Louisiana LPN License
• BLS Certification required.
  
  

Work Schedule

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type

Full Time