LPN - Downtown Family Medicine (Full Time)

Description

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LOCATION

Downtown Family Medicine - 540 N Duke St, Lancaster PA

HOURS

Full-time (36 hours per week); primarily day shift (10 hour shifts) Monday-Friday; occasional evening hours; no weekends; no holidays.

Summary

To provide nursing services to patients at a provider’s office. Patient care includes care to patients in the following age groups: pediatric infant to 12 years, adolescent 13 to 17 years, adult 18 to 64 years, and geriatric over 64 years. Qualified individuals must have the ability with or without reasonable accommodation to perform the following duties:

• Provides clinical advice by phone, electronic correspondence based on clinical judgments and/or triage protocols in accordance with regulatory requirements and standards of practice.
• Consults with provider as necessary.
• Provides patient-specific education including but not limited to preventive care, chronic disease management, acute diagnosis, medications, and other areas pertinent to patient outcomes.
• Prepares patient for visit by using appropriate rooming standards tool.
• Gathers information from patient and directs to the RN or Provider when necessary.
• Administers injections and medications as prescribed by the provider and in accordance with department protocol, regulatory requirements, and standards of practice.
• Prepares and assists providers with various procedures, minor surgeries, and other exams as designated by the provider.
• Performs Point of Care Testing, including but not limited to hearing, flu, urine, and strep tests.
• Collections blood or other laboratory specimens and prepares them for further testing.
• Authorizes prescription refills as instructed by the provider.
• Assists with test tracking and monitoring overdue results.
• Removes sutures and changes dressings on wounds as necessary.
• Assures exam rooms are adequately supplied and cleaned after each patient visit.
• Maintains and cleans medical instruments and equipment after each procedure.
• Aids provider and patient in reviewing and revising care plans and assessing patient progress. Follows up with patient between visits as necessary.
• Aids in care coordination activities among specialists and transitions of care to obtain all necessary patient information.
• Aids in coordination of referrals, education, and community resources.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives to improve overall patient experience and quality of care.
• Participates in daily huddles with the provider.
• Serves as a patient experience advocate by being a positive influence at all times when interacting with patients, visitors, and colleagues.
• Communicates with all patients, visitors, and colleagues in a professional manner while keeping customer service a top priority.
• Handles all patient information in a confidential manner according to Lancaster General Health privacy and confidentiality policies and procedures.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Completion of a LPN educational program
• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), issued by the PA State Board of Nursing
• American Heart Association (AHA) CPR certification
• One to two years of nursing experience in a primary or specialty care physician’s office
• Prior triage, emergency room, cardiac care, intensive care, or other related specialty nursing experience