What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Cahaba Medical Care Foundation?
Job Description
Job Description
Responsibilities and Duties :
Triages all patients prior to the physician encounter including obtaining a weight, vital
signs, chief complaint, and ensuring completion of appropriate intake forms.
Administers injections as ordered by the physician or nurse practitioner
Prepares the examination room and the necessary supplies for various procedures and
is able to assist the physician or nurse practitioner as needed in the execution of those
procedures including but not limited to gynecologic procedures, joint injections, minor surgical
procedures, and suturing
Takes x-rays when ordered by the physician or nurse practitioner.
Assists the receptionist in answering phones, returning calls, refilling prescriptions,
scheduling appointments as needed.
Ensures that medical equipment and supplies stay ordered and stocked in each
examination room (manages inventory)
Assists in making referral appointments and setting up outpatient imaging as ordered by
the physician or nurse practitioner.
Assists with patient paperwork including patient assistance, diabetic supplies, durable
medical goods forms, FMLA paperwork, etc
Assists with patient education following provider encounter as directed by the physician
Childhood vaccination program
Assists with prenatal care coordination
Qualifications
2 year degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse
Three to five years experience in an outpatient clinical setting.
BLS certification
