LPN - Primary Care - Weekend Coverage

Role And Responsibilities

• Applies evidence-based guidelines from major regulatory and specialty groups.
• Performs pre-visit preparation for all primary care patients scheduled to be seen.
• Collaborates with the provider during “e-huddles” using the Planned Care Dashboard to ensure complete and thorough primary care visits.
• Prepares patients to be seen by the provider, using established criteria as determined by the nature of the visit (sick, PE, WCC, etc.).
• Accurately documents chief complaints and results from evidence-based screening tests.
• Accurately performs and documents patient vital signs.
• Independently and accurately performs appropriate CLIA-waived tests, EKG, hearing & vision tests.
• Prioritizes work responsibilities on a daily basis, decreasing waiting time.
• Collaborates with providers, clinical and clerical support staff to facilitate appropriate patient flow.
• Effectively works as a member of the healthcare team, assisting other team members as needed or requested.
• Appropriately schedules tests and referrals for specialty care in accordance with provider orders in a timely manner.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, safe working environment.
• Oversees maintenance of supplies and documents in medical logs as directed.
• Sets up and stocks exam rooms and cleans rooms at the end of each day worked.
• Opens and closes the med room and lab on Saturdays and Sundays with appropriate documentation in the log books.
• Adheres to all infection control standards, follows Universal Precautions and safety policies and procedures of the Agency.
• Maintains yearly CPR certification as required for all clinical employees.
• Exhibits excellent customer service skills to external and internal customers at all times with a focus on quality of care and teamwork.
• Complies with Agency mandated in-service training workshops (EOC, Working Safely, Abuse, etc.).
• Assists with provider clinic support such as routine medication administration, immunizations, and other items.

Qualifications

• Current CT LPN License.
• CPR—American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer and AED certification or American Heart Association BLS/AED for Healthcare Providers.
• Physical Requirements/Work Environment: Requires manual dexterity to perform clinical tasks, moderate physical activity including standing, walking and lifting. Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens and/or bio-hazardous material. Frequent and alternating standing, walking and sitting. Occasional bending, squatting, kneeling and lifting up to 25 pounds. Daily and continuous computer use. Daily and frequent telephone use.