LPN I - Adult Otolaryngology

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtains and accurately records patient’s vital signs, through the rooming process
• Documents components of patient’s history
• Communicates in an open and appropriate manner with patients, visitors and staff
• Participates in in-office procedures under the direction and supervision of a licensed healthcare provider
• Performs diagnostic CLIA waived testing
• Performs venipuncture to obtain blood for lab testing
• Prescription call-backs per scope of practice
• Answers own and physician’s tasks based on scope of practice
• Preps patient’s chart for pertinent clinical information
• Maintains inventory of supplies, and keeps patient examination rooms stocked

Required Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Current NYS license as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• Previous experience in a patient care setting preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from physicians, patients and their family members or other employees within the work setting