Clinic LPN, Wound Healing

About the Role

Assist physicians and advanced practice providers with all aspects of patient visits, performing routine clinical tasks and facilitating communication between patients and providers.

Responsibilities

• Room patients to obtain vitals, history of present illness (HPI), review patient history, and reconcile medication.
• Prepare charts for physician or provider and document information accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Ensure results are available from any testing performed since the last office visit.
• Keep exam rooms, lab, procedure rooms, and medical equipment sterilized and stocked.
• Log and perform daily quality assurance procedures.
• Ensure medical equipment is in good working order and report malfunctions to the Clinic Practice Manager.
• Order testing, laboratory procedures, process referrals to specialists, communicate results to patients, and answer messages as directed by the physician or provider.
• Order and document prescriptions (new and refills) according to physician or provider specifications.
• Provide phlebotomy services, collect specimens, label, complete lab forms, and perform basic tests.
• Assist physician or provider with examinations, minor surgical, and special procedures.
• Perform patient education.
• Order medical supplies to maintain required levels and keep accurate, documented inventory.
• Adapt assessment, treatment, and care methods to accommodate physical, cultural, age-specific, and developmental needs.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality for scheduled shifts.
• Adhere to safety protocols at all times and use assistive devices for lifting.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through continuing education.
• Implement DRH Standards of Behavior and exhibit behaviors consistent with DRH core values.
• Comply with DRH policy regarding required vaccinations and respirator/fit testing for exposure to airborne infectious diseases, droplet-producing procedures, or caustic chemicals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Completion of a licensed practical nursing program.
• One year of nursing experience in a healthcare clinic setting preferred.
• Previous EMR experience preferred.
• Current unencumbered LPN license in the State of Oklahoma or Multistate Licensure in a Party state.
• For positions requiring travel, a current valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance must be maintained.

Skills

• Fluency in oral and written English.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to navigate electronic health records (EHR).
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to remain flexible and adapt to urgent situations.
• Accuracy in executing physician or provider orders.
• Adaptability to changes in procedures, processes, tools, equipment, and techniques.

Notes

This is a safety-sensitive position as defined by Oklahoma law. Applicants cannot test positive for THC (including with a valid medical marijuana card). Vaccinations are required per DRH policy, with exemptions available upon request.