LPN Primary Care Float

General Description

Responsibilities & Duties

• Obtains patient history, weight, vital signs and assists in the assessment of patients for symptoms of illnesses.
• Provides practical nursing services according to established national and tribal standards, including the administration of medications and IV fluids under the supervision of the Clinic Registered Nurse.
• Documents medical services provided in the patient’s chart including all observations, assessments, nursing interventions, physician orders, treatments plan, follow up instructions, telephone and web encounters.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement activities, surveys and peer reviews.
• Assists in the promotion of continuity of care by providing health instructions, patient education and collaborating with other tribal and local health providers.
• Assists with the provision of emergency medical treatment as instructed by a supervisor, including assignments relating to the Clinic Emergency Preparedness Plan.
• Prepares and submits required reports and records in a timely manner.
• Protects patient confidentiality according to nursing and tribal standards.
• Assists with patient intake and information including required eligibility documentation.
• Functions as laboratory testing personnel, when needed, under CLIA guidelines.
• Safeguards confidentiality of the medical charts/records and complies with all local, state, and federal laws pertaining to medical records. Assures compliance with all HIPAA regulations concerning use, retrieval, storage, and sharing of medical records.
• Review and assist with managing referrals as needed.
• Assist in managing the patient schedule.
• Will also include some registration desk duties for when needed for the clinic.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education Requirements and Qualifications

• Have (2) years of practical nursing experience or equivalent background training including patient assessments, counseling, treating minor chronic diseases and acute emergencies.
• Maintain current and valid, Oklahoma license as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Graduation from high school and an accredited school of Practical Nursing conferring eligibility as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Knowledge of fundamental nursing care principles, practices and procedures. Must have a basic knowledge of adverse symptoms and possess the ability to react in emergencies.
• Must be reliable, detailed oriented, capable of multi-tasking with excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as strong professional customer-service interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to relate well with co-workers and the general public.
• Ability to adjust to changing conditions.
• Must be computer literate required (Windows operating systems- (Microsoft Word, Excel).
• Must have a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be able to pass a drug test.

• Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, bend or kneel for long periods of time.
• Sitting or standing or walking for long period of time; occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, stooping; good finger dexterity and feeling; frequent repetitive motions; talking hearing and visual acuity

• Frequent lifting (up to 15 lbs)
• Occasional lifting (up to 30 lbs)