LPN or LVN

2 months ago

Hammond, United States INTERNAL MEDICINE CLINIC OF TANGIPAHOA, LLC Full time
Works under thedirection of physicians or nurse practitioners. Assists in the planning,implementation, and evaluation of patient care. Performs nursing procedures and patient care tasks. Cooperates with the members of the clinicalteam and other departments of our medical practice. To be a positiveprofessional image and good example of the clinic practice.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essentialfunctions include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Use of proper medical terminology when communication and documenting.
  • Triages patients, checks vital signs, weight and accurately documenting in patient's electronically medical record.
  • Performs EKG's, blood sugar check, and administers injections using safety devices.
  • Properly reconciles and refills medications, documenting lot numbers and completing refill requests electronically.
  • Prompt, concise, accurate and complete, communicating, and documenting questions, answers, and test results electronically and verbally.
  • Accurately ordering and scheduling test and procedures electronically and on paper.
  • Requests authorizations for procedures and surgeries indicating all the necessary diagnoses, dates of procedure in a timely manner and in advance allowing authorization representative to obtain proper approval.
  • Professionally and accurately explain test procedures as well as internal protocols and procedures relating to patient care.
  • Wound care, assist with properly wrapping patient wounds. Assist with educating patients about proper care to prevent infection.
  • Effectively communicates frequently with the physician or nurse practitioner regarding patient's physical and mental conditions.
  • Actively participate in and adhere to properly record quality care measure requirements.
  • Accurately schedule appointments and coordinate surgeries and procedures.
  • Participates in general, clinical safety and emergency care.
  • Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

    High School graduate preferred.

    License in Practical Nursing ( LPN) or LVN)

    Computer skills required.

    CPR certified
    Physical Demands and Work Environment

    The physical demands described hereare representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfullyperform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
    • Ability to lift 40 pounds.
    • Ability to communicate with individuals of all ages.
    • Physical activities involve balancing, bending, kneeling,lifting, pulling, positioning, pushing, reaching, and standing.
    • Finger and hand dexterity is necessary to handleand manipulate equipment and supplies.
    • Visual and aural acuity is necessary to detectchanges in a patient's condition.
    • Fast pace and ability to work under stressfulsituations.
    • Moderate to loud working environment
    • An individual in this position will be exposedto inside environmental conditions, blood borne pathogens, and respiratoryhazards.

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