LPN Clinic - OB GYN

Responsible for

• Affirms quality nursing care to clinic patients as directed by physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Fulfills/shares the roles and responsibilities of rooming nurse, resource nurse, and clinical support nurse in the ambulatory patient care setting.

Essential Functions

• Assesses and implements patient care under supervision.
• Prepares patient for examination.
• Provides direct patient care.
• Auxiliaries provider with examination and treatment of patient as directed.
• Under the oversight of provider, may be responsible for telephone triage using age specific triage protocol books and computerized resources.
• Obtains and conveys information to and from patients, pharmacies, and other providers as directed and supervised by a licensed provider.
• Makes referrals for treatment as directed by provider.
• Documents patient care in health record according to department standards.
• Ensures own professional effectiveness through continued education and professional development.

Qualifications

• Education: Accredited State Board of Nursing LPN Program Required.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year, Preferred: clinical experience as an LPN.

Credentials

• Required: Upon Hire Licensed Practical Nurse - Washington.
• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support Skills.

Working Conditions

• Lifting: Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).
• Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA).
• Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently.
• Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.
• Environmental Conditions: Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Mental/Visual Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Benefits

• 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions.
• Wellness benefits.
• Discount program.
• Expanded EAP and mental health program.