What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Meharry Medical College?
Meharry Community Wellness Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a full-time position at its satellite clinic, the First Response Center. The LPN will work under the supervision of a Board-certified Nurse Practitioner. They will be will be responsible for triaging patients, administration of injectables, collection and processing of biological specimens for laboratory testing, entering lab results and clinical notes in Electronic Health Record.
Daily Operation
- sThe LPN/RN will demonstrate clinical competence in assessment, diagnostic reasoning, phlebotomy, and administration of injectables
- .The LPN/RN will apply standard operating procedures in implementing therapies that restore health, minimize complications, and manage risk factors
- .Participate in performance improvement, data collection, and program reports
- .Attend mandatory staff meetings and continuing education activities
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Required Skil
- lsKnowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedure
- s.Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient car
- e.Knowledge of electronic chart documentation requirements and recording test result
- s.Ability to manage multiple tasks independentl
- y.Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients and staf
- f.Ability to maintain quality control standard
- s.Ability to operate computer and multi-function printer, office and telephone equipmen
- t.Knowledge of commonly used computer software and excellent communication skill
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Required Education and Experie
- nceGraduate of an accredited school of nursing or health professio
- ns.Must be licensed in the State of Tenness
- ee.Current provider in Basic Life Support (BL
- S).At least one year of experience as an LPN/
- RN.Knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA, Infection Control, safety hazards and precautio
- ns.Participation in mandatory continuing education and traini
