LPN Primary Care Practice - FT - Day - Primary Care Bordentown

Work Shift

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Position Overview

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Documents accurately reason for visit and includes chief complaint. Completes ambulatory care summary by third visit and reviews at each subsequent visit. Obtains and records accurately patient history.
• Performs and documents vital signs. Completes medication list according to established procedures.
• Performs applicable POCT as ordered by LIP. Assists physician in performing procedures. Establishes and maintains a safe and sterile environment that provides for the health, safety and security of patients.
• Reviews laboratory and other test results daily and prioritizes them for LIP according to established policy. Provides information to patients regarding prep or procedure under the direction of the LIP.
• Administers prescribed medication, therapies and treatments in accordance with licensed practical nursing standards. Identifies and labels patient information and records to ensure a high degree of accuracies.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Prepares, operates and maintains equipment in accordance with established polices, procedures and practices for sterilization, safety and proper operational condition.
• Documents quality control for point of care testing as assigned.
• Obtains and documents refrigerator temperatures for medications and specimens and takes appropriate action for out of range results.
• Works with team members to achieve maximum productivity. Seeks out appropriate resources to increase practice knowledge. Demonstrates willingness to assist co-workers during periods of heightened patient activity.
• Completes competency assessments as required by Capital Health (CH) and regulatory agencies.
• Maintains clinical area and supplies. Maintains a safe and sterile environment that provides for the health, safety and security of patients.
• Performs necessary clerical and administrative functions such as scheduling, filing, ordering supplies and other activities to ensure proper functioning of department.
• Performs other duties as assigned and may be assigned to other Capital Health Medical Group Practices as needed.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of a state accredited nursing program.
• NJ LPN license required. Must begin process to obtain PA LPN license within 90 days of start.
• American Heart Association BLS
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequent physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion
• Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl
• Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear
• Lifting Floor to Waist 50 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 50 lbs.
• Sensory Requirements include: Very Accurate 20/40, Near Vision, Very Accurate 20/40, Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing
• Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Uneven Surfaces or Elevations , Dust/Particulate Matter
  
  

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.

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