LPN

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Performs nursing functions for physician/extender.   Supports the Objectives and Philosophy of White-Wilson Medical Center.   

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs selected nursing care and administrative duties.  
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with clinical standards.
• Prepares equipment and aids physician during treatment, examination, and testing of patients including patient screening, histories, and vital signs.
• Observes, records and reports patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians. Dispenses medication as directed.
• Oversees appointment bookings and ensures preferences are given to patients in emergency situations. Assists in maintaining timely flow of patients.
• Greets patients and prepares them for physician examination.  
• Screens patients for appropriate information.  
• Instructs a patient in collection of samples and tests.
• Assists in scheduling tests, treatments, surgeries, or admissions.
• Responds to and refers to incoming telephone calls.  
• Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Formulates and updates patient care plans.  Orders, prepares, and inspects patients’ charts.  Posts tests and examination results.
• Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials.  Ensures cleanliness.  Prepares list of medical supplies needed.
• Screens and refers pharmaceutical representatives.
• Maintains basic knowledge of medical coding and keeps abreast of annual changes and updates.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Maintains strict confidentiality. 
• Consistently displays a positive attitude and a personal commitment to excellence.
• May perform point of care testing and resulting.
• May perform venipuncture, ensuring accurate and safe collection of blood samples.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Uses EMR to record all patient information to include: 

1. Phone messages, med refills, general questions, and form completion, etc. as generated in the EMR as a Patient Case.
2. Tracking Referrals in EMR through Referral Management.
3. Open chart from provider schedule to initiate patient visit. 
4. Record vitals, history, medications, etc. as pertaining to patient visit. 
5. Implement orders in the EMR plan for immunizations, lab, x-ray, and other procedures as needed. 
6. Insure accurate coding and billing in the EHR superbill. 
7. Ensure provider has met Meaningful Use initiatives as required to meet federal guidelines. 
8. Performs patient outreach for value-based initiatives and patient optimization programs.

• Utilize Florida Shots, Availity and other programs as needed for patient care. 
• Must read and respond to email daily, and in a timely manner.
• Must attend all department meetings, and clinic required meetings.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required. 

Competencies:

• Patient Centered
• Accountable Results
• Teamwork
• Effective Communication
• Quality Focus
• Professional Knowledge

Education/Experience:

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing 

One year of professional nursing experience in a clinic setting preferred. 

Possession of a State LPN Nurse license.

Current CPR certification required.

IV Certification preferred.

Supervisory Duties:

This position has no direct reports.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit for extended periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.   Repetitive motion of upper body required for extended use of computer. Required specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position in an outpatient medical business office setting.   Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am to 5:00pm.   Based on business need, the ability to work a flexible schedule, including some overtime as approved in advance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.

Works in a well-lit, ventilated and climate-controlled office environment with routine office equipment; some equipment has moving mechanical parts.

Noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement: 

White-Wilson Medical Center, P.A. and affiliates are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.