BPN Medical Office LPN-Bryan Psychiatry

Principal Job Functions

• Maintains flow of patients in accordance with time of appointment in order to avoid delays for the provider and undue waiting for patients.
• Keeps the exam rooms clean, disinfected and stocked with necessary supplies.
• Obtains vital signs, reason for visit, allergies and list of medications from the patient and prepares patient for the visit.
• Assists the medical provider with all examinations and procedures.
• Schedules outpatient follow-up procedures/appointments and specialty appointments.
• Collects subjective and objective data and contributes to the assessment of the patient; documents appropriately in the patient chart.
• Makes accurate and timely observations and documents changes in the patient’s condition in the patient chart.
• Retrieves messages and responds to calls from patients, pharmacies, hospitals, nursing homes and other medical offices by use of telephone and computer in a timely manner as delegated by licensed health care provider (MD, RN, PA, NP).
• Explains tests and preparation as needed for adequate patient education.
• Makes accurate and timely observations and documents changes in the patient’s condition in the patient chart.
• Monitors inventory of supplies and communicates information to Office Manager.
• Administers injections, vital signs, vision and auditory testing as delegated.

Education And Experience

• Graduation from an accredited professional nursing program required.
• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Nebraska required.

Other Credentials / Certifications

• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required.