LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Duties And Responsibilities

• Work under direct supervision of MD, PA-C or NP to provide excellent patient care to all clients that come to Brad Erikson Family Practice.
• Performs a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and performs reassessments as per policy.
• Aid in minor office procedures and appropriate medical screening exams.
• Adequately assesses and reassesses pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques.
• Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
• Performs waived testing (point-of-care testing) per clinical laboratory’s and the patient care unit’s policies and procedures as needed when the lab tech is unavailable and performs tests in a timely manner and interpret results of waived test.
• Is knowledgeable of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition using 5 medication rights.
• Interacts professionally and treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
• Functions as a liaison between administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
• Consults other departments as appropriate for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to office manager, co-workers and physicians.
• Documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Is flexible, organized and functions under stressful situations.
• Completes annual education requirements, adheres to infection control, safety guidelines, ethical business practices, and confidentiality policies.

About the role

Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley – all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice. Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day.