Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - FT/PRN

Job Summary

The LPN will be responsible for greeting patients, activating patient files and providing support to patients and medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Greeting patients and preparing them for examination or procedure.
• Recording health history of patient and noting abnormal conditions for physician.
• Instructing patients on collection of any necessary samples and tests.
• Obtaining vital signs and escorting patients to rooms.
• Assisting with the preparation of supplies and equipment and aiding the physician or mid-level practitioner during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.
• Giving injections, administering prescribed medications as directed by physician and in accordance with nursing standards.
• Observing, recording, and reporting patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians.
• Ensuring that patient chart entries are made accurately and in a timely matter and forwarding charts as appropriate.
• Maintaining patient files, records, and other information.
• Assisting with scheduling of tests and treatments.
• Arranging referrals to a specialist and obtaining pre-authorizations when directed to by the provider.
• Collecting, documenting, and delivering lab specimens and obtaining lab test results and other reports.
• Notifying patients of test results and follow-up appointments.
• Cleaning and restocking exam/treatment rooms between procedures.
• Following clinic policies for infection control in handling and disposing of infectious/hazardous waste materials.
• Instructing patient and family regarding medications and treatment and discharge instructions.
• Assisting the provider with physical exams and in preparing for physicals.
• Contacting pharmacy to order prescriptions and notifying patients.
• Keeping an accurate and up to date inventory of medications and monitoring controlled substances.
• Controlling inventory and monitoring the use of supplies.
• Maintaining up to date stock and monitoring and maintaining medical equipment.
• Responding to and screening telephone calls for referral to nurse or physician.
• Triaging patients to ensure productive departmental flow.

Schedule

• Full-time: rotating 36-40 hour/week schedule, consisting of 12-hour weekday shifts and every-other weekend.
• PRN (per diem): scheduled on an as-needed basis.

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in accordance with state regulations.
• Minimum of two years' experience in a hospital or clinic setting is preferred.

Benefits

Full-time Benefits Include:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Options
• Retirement savings plans
• Paid Time Off and MORE!

PRN Benefits Include:

• Competitive Salary
• 401K plan with company contribution
• No-Cost Office Visits and generous discounts on some billable services