Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Summary

Interview patients prior to provider seeing them and assist provider as needed. Schedule appointments with specialists/other facilities and ancillary departments as needed. Handle phone calls and patient requests timely. Provide quality improvement activities as necessary.

Job Qualifications

• Experience: Previous clinical experience preferred but not required
• Education: Graduate of an accredited program for Licensed Practical Nursing Req. Cert./ Current LPN licensure in the state where employed
• CPR Registration: certification

JOB DUTIES

• Maintain composure when dealing with stressful situation involving a patient, or other customer
• Maintain strict confidentiality in all aspects of job performance
• Greet patients in a polite and courteous manner
• Provides quality customer service indicating a genuine willingness to meet others’ needs in a timely and thorough manner
• Have a good working knowledge of Seneca Family Practice regulations and manual
• Arrange for all laboratory test, x-rays, EKG’s, echocardiograms, and other tests, as needed
• Arrange for referrals to other physicians/specialists and relate said information to patient and physicians
• Absorb and understand patient’s medical history and health concerns
• Accurately and thoroughly document patient information
• Perform special treatment/procedures, under the direction and written order of the physician, such as injections
• Safely administer medications as ordered by the provider and maintain proper drug controls
• ID-9 codes – order entry
• Attend monthly nursing meetings