LPN/LVN

Summary:

Under the direction of the Practice Manager, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for performing direct patient care activities and working in an interdisciplinary team. Performs delegated functions and appropriate nursing interventions in concert with the attending physician. Communicates with physicians and team members about changes in patient’s clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. The LPN maintains accountability for his/her own nursing knowledge and skills in accordance with policy and procedure and the philosophy, objectives, and goals of the practice.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working directly with the physician, as the liaison between the patient and the physician for establishing and maintaining quality patient care.
• Utilizes clinical teamwork to oversee the interdisciplinary plan of care:
  • Assesses the patient and family as appropriate.
  • Plans and implements clinical care.
  • Facilitates its delivery to patients and family members.
• Evaluates the process and outcome of clinical services in the practice and makes suggestions for improvement.
• Take vitals when necessary, administering medication, assisting in exams and procedures as needed
• Record patient history, chief complaint, pharmacy info, prescription list, etc. into EMR for physical
• Supply ordering, stocking and daily prep of exam rooms
• Ordering tests, obtaining prior authorizations
• Requesting and obtaining referrals, and scheduling patient visits and/or surgery

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Experience with electronic medical record strongly preferred (Athena a plus)
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Outlook preferred

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Graduate of accredited License Practical Nursing Program required.
• Current LPN license required.
• Previous experience preferred