What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN position at Healthworks WNY?
Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
Reports to: Clinical Services Director
Overall Responsibility: Collaborates with and support team members to ensure a patient focused approach to care.
Areas of responsibility (Tasks):
- Prepares patients for physician visits by taking vital signs, history, assessing risk factors and performing employer requested testing
- Performs all diagnostic tests deemed appropriate by physician including but not limited to pulmonary function tests, breath alcohol tests, drug screens, audiograms, respirator fit tests, EKGs and phlebotomy
- Collects and records health information findings of physical assessments into patient record with timeliness and accuracy
- Assists and prepares employer paperwork for the providers
- Assists providers with procedures as necessary
- Administers injections or medications when required, under the direction of attending provider or as per established company protocol
- Assists in inventory and ordering of medical supplies, medication and vaccines
- Assists with covering at other locations as necessary
- Assists with tasks as directed by management
Skills required:
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally both in writing and verbally
- Demonstrates personal responsibility, integrity and ability to handle Protected Health Information (PHI) in a manner consistent with HIPAA
- Demonstrates attention to detail, good nursing judgment and ability to multi-task
- Ability to work as part of a team and follow company protocols
- Demonstrates basic computer skills with Windows, Microsoft office programs, HealthWorks HER and other software as needed
Experience/Education required:
- Maintains a valid New York State Licensed Practical Nurse license
- Maintains current BLS certification
- Completes employer required trainings in a timely manner
- Subscribes to the ODAPC list serve and reviews all updates