Clinic LPN Urgent Care

About the role

Demonstrates ability to recognize and assess urgent/emergency needs of patients and initiate appropriate emergency procedures as needed. Acts to facilitate interdisciplinary communication. Utilizes other members of the health care team in assessing the patient and analyzes patient data. Assesses learning needs of the patient and significant others. Gives accurate and complete information to patient and family.

Responsibilities

• Follows clinic procedure/protocol for the organization and management of the electronic medical record (i.e. test results, retrieval, filing, creation, repair, charging of electronic medical record).
• Evaluates patient and family understanding of treatment plan and/or instructions.
• Assists with a variety of procedures, exams and/or operation of diagnostic equipment as assigned (i.e., tympanometry, spirometry, etc.).
• Maintains appropriate aseptic technique for preparation, procedures and medications administered.
• Accurately and legibly documents all patient interactions in electronic medical record.
• Reports results and pertinent information to patients and health care team members.
• Functions according to limitations or scope of license or certification.
• Performs basic nursing functions (vitals, rooming, assist with procedures, immunizations, medication injections, etc.), under direction and supervision of provider.
• Maintains professional appearance of patient exam and procedure rooms.
• Cross covers in other clinic areas as team needs.
• Follows equipment maintenance protocol, identifies problems, and coordinates appropriate repairs.
• Participates in Performance Improvement projects.

Requirements

• Current LPN license issued by the State of Iowa
• Clinic/physician office experience preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire