LPN-MG

Position Summary:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works toward the maintenance of health and prevention of illness, observes and cares for persons experiencing changes in their health processes, and evaluates health practices of patients. Performs patient care that requires knowledge and skill acquired in an approved school of practical nursing. Carries out duties and responsibilities as authorized by the Kentucky Board of Nursing under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Assigned tasks will depend on the LPN scope of practice and skill competency to perform these acts in a safe effective manner. 

Duties/Responsibilities:
•    Performs all skills of phlebotomy, prepares specimens for transport to reference labs, and shows competency in performance of in-clinic lab testing.
•    Performs nursing procedures as permitted by licensure and as assigned by Registered Nurse/ Licensed Medical Professional. 
•    Assists medical staff with examinations, treatments, and procedures according to nursing guidelines.
•    Prepares and administers medications according to established policy and procedure and as permitted by licensure.
•    Transcribes physician orders accurately and completely.
•    Assesses learning needs of the patient/family; plans, provides, evaluates & documents patient/family education.
•    Performs patient triage according to established protocols and schedules patient appointments.
•    Makes referral and/or consult appointments and schedules patients for admission and/or outpatient diagnostic testing obtaining preauthorization’s and/or precertification’s for insurance purposes as appropriate.
•    Provides for the safety of patients.
•    Collects and reports data concerning patient care needs according to policy and procedures.
•    Utilizes St. Claire resources and equipment for patient care efficiently.
•    Assures that clinical areas are in order for medical staff to provide patient care.
•    Responsible for the security of the clinical area in order to prevent unauthorized entry in accordance with established policies and procedures.
•    Manages medical records according to established policies and procedures.
•    Uses proper telephone technique including completing telephone message forms and appropriate documentation.
•    Cooperates with others in the clinic in completing tasks according to work routine so that work can be done in minimal time and be shared in order for all functions to be completed prior to the close of the workday.

Education:
•    Graduate from a formal education program in Practical Nursing.   

Experience: 
•    Previous nursing experience in a physician office practice preferred 

Licensure/Certification: 
•    Must hold a current license from the Kentucky Board of Nursing. CPR certification required.
 
Physical/Work Requirements: 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is required to communicate with staff, patients and visitors. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for reading and computer work. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk and be on feet for long periods of time. Must be able to tolerate PPE for long periods of time.   

The work environment described here is representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in an area with good lighting and climate control. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.