LPN IV Clinic - Plastic Surgery and Dermatology

About the role

The Clinic LPN works under the supervision of leadership. Clinic LPN administers quality patient care according to established standards. Clinic LPN may delegate tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel. May be required to work in other areas according to skill of staff and acuity of patients.

Responsibilities

• Greets and prepares patient for provider examination and treatment.
• Performs general nursing care to patients.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
• Assists provider with procedures and properly maintains equipment before and after procedures.
• Engages in patient/family teaching to achieve the desired patient outcome.
• Monitors the scheduling of patients, answers patient inquiries, and maintains timely flow of patients.
• Observes, records, and reports patient’s condition to provider.
• Arranges for patient referral testing at other facilities or specialty care.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program, or military equivalent. - Required
• Licenses and Certifications:
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - State Licensure - State Licensure/Or Compact State Licensure in state, depending upon designated work location - Required Upon Hire
  • IV Certification - IV certified upon hire. - Required Upon Hire
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required within 90 Days
  • Driver's License - Valid In State - If operating a motor vehicle for business purposes. - Required Upon Hire
  • Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) - if working in the MV Wound Care clinic - Required within 1 Year of Hire
• Travel Requirements: Must be able to travel between various system facilities and off-site locations as needed. - Required

Qualifications

• Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Fine motor skills required, eye\hand coordination, walk, ability to speak clearly, hear answer phone, data entry.
• Interpersonal Skills: Displays a friendly, positive attitude and communicates with patients, families, physicians and co-workers in a professional manner.Ability to communicate in verbally and written.
• Essential Physical Requirements: Must move, kneel, crouch, stoop, reach, stand, push, pull, and lift.Must follow good body mechanics.