Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Petersburg

Responsibilities

• Follows nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation, incorporating physical as well as psycho-social needs of designated patient populations in person, and over the telephone.
• P practices within professional scope and current standards of care.
• Applies the Minimum Necessary Standard when accessing protected health information.
• Documents according to professional scope and current standard of care ensuring that entries are complete.
• Reviews quality audits and makes improvements accordingly.
• Assists in various aspects of patient flow process including, but not limited to securing/stocking necessary supplies, preparing exam room and patient for examination, assisting the provider with the exam or procedure, providing treatments and medications as ordered by the provider and cleaning/disinfecting exam/treatment area after use.
• Assists with various aspects of diagnostic testing including obtaining and/or preparing specimens, labeling/recording, and communicating results.
• Performs miscellaneous CLIA-waived testing.
• May perform EKG’s/rhythm strips, spirometry, pulse oximetry, nebulizers, as well as other testing outlined by the provider.
• Affords assistance to clinic in meeting financial goals related to revenue and expense.
• Obtains appropriate insurance referrals and pre-certifications.
• Finds most cost effective means when securing/stocking necessary supplies.
• Responsible for working with team to improve processes and implement quality plans, and provide a high level of patient satisfaction.
• Demonstrates support for and participates in accomplishing team goals and objectives.

Qualifications

• Valid state license to practice practical nursing required.
• Valid CPR certification required.
• Maintains state required CME.
• Prior computer experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a clinic setting preferred.