LPN

Description

Job Summary:          

• Provide excellent customer service.        
• Maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following policies and procedures.        
• Verify patient information by interviewing patient and confirming purpose of the visit.         
• Precert procedure/test when required.        
• Determine if the purpose of visit is urgent or emergent; refer to ER if necessary.        
• Collect patient demographics upon arrival.        
• Prepare patient for exam by collecting medical history, vital signs, and required clinical information.        
• Document patient current medications and all allergies.        
• Assist provider during testing, examinations, and procedures when needed.         
• Follow provider's instructions to complete patient treatment.        
• Provide and record all medications and immunizations ordered by provider and given to the patient.        
• Take patient specimen and carry out laboratory tests ordered by the provider.        
• Stock rooms with necessary supplies.        
• Keep supplies ready by inventorying stock; communicate to the manager when an order needs to be placed.        
• Perform administrative duties such as answering incoming/returning calls; verifying that lab and imaging reports are received.        
• Demonstrate and encourage team behavior and exceptional patient/guest experiences.        
• Uphold and promote patient safety and quality.        

Qualifications

Education:                
Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing required. Licensed by the Alabama State Board of Nursing required.                

Experience:                
One year experience in a healthcare field.          

Additional Skills/Abilities    

Knowledge of basic medical terminology preferred. Must have interpersonal skills sufficient to effectively interact with all healthcare team members.