LPN (Primary & Specialty Care Practice) - FT - Day - Capital Health Medical Group NJ/PA

Position Overview

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

PRIMARY CARE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Completes well visit and illness intake information.
• Provides direct care to patients.
• Performs quality assurance functions in the medical office setting.
• Documents accurately reason for visit and includes chief complaint.
• Completes ambulatory care summary by third visit and reviews at each subsequent visit.
• Performs and documents vital signs.
• Completes medication list according to established procedures.
• Obtains and records accurately patient history.
• Provides information to patients regarding prep, condition or medications under the direction of the LIP.
• Administers medications, immunizations, and other injections as ordered by LIP and provides accurate documentation.
• Performs echocardiograms, spirometry tests, audiometric tests, and applicable POCT as ordered by LIP.
• Obtains and tests urine specimens according to established protocol.
• Performs venipuncture to obtain blood samples according using universal precautions and established protocol.
• Traits patient phone calls and directs appropriately according to office procedure.
• Reviews laboratory and other test results daily and prioritizes them for LIP according to established policy.
• Completes competency assessments as required by CHS and regulatory agencies.
• Maintains laboratory, x-ray, and other test logs to monitor continuity of care.
• Documents quality control for point of care testing as assigned.
• Obtains and documents refrigerator temperatures for medications and specimens and takes appropriate action for out of range results.
• Demonstrates willingness to assist co-workers during periods of heightened patient activity.
• Prepares examination rooms for patients.
• Maintains clinical area and supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned and may be assigned to other Capital Health Medical Group Practices as needed.

SPECIALTY CARE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Documents accurately reason for visit and includes chief complaint.
• Completes ambulatory care summary by third visit and reviews at each subsequent visit.
• Obtains and records accurately patient history.
• Performs and documents vital signs.
• Completes medication list according to established procedures.
• Performs applicable POCT as ordered by LIP.
• Affords assistance to physician in performing procedures.
• Establishes and maintains a safe and sterile environment that provides for the health, safety and security of patients.
• Reviews laboratory and other test results daily and prioritizes them for LIP according to established policy.
• Provides information to patients regarding prep or procedure under the direction of the LIP.
• Administers prescribed medication, therapies and treatments in accordance with licensed practical nursing standards.
• Identifies and labels patient information and records to ensure a high degree of accuracies.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Prepares, operates and maintains equipment in accordance with established polices, procedures and practices for sterilization, safety and proper operational condition.
• Documents quality control for point of care testing as assigned.
• Obtains and documents refrigerator temperatures for medications and specimens and takes appropriate action for out of range results.
• Works with team members to achieve maximum productivity.
• Sets out for appropriate resources to increase practice knowledge.
• Demonstrates willingness to assist co-workers during periods of heightened patient activity.
• Completes competency assessments as required by Capital Health (CH) and regulatory agencies.
• Maintains clinical area and supplies.
• Maintains a safe and sterile environment that provides for the health, safety and security of patients.
• Performs necessary clerical and administrative functions such as scheduling, filing, ordering supplies and other activities to ensure proper functioning of department.
• Performs other duties as assigned and may be assigned to other Capital Health Medical Group Practices as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of a state accredited licensed practical nursing program.
• NJ or PA license based on primary state office location required.
• Must attain second out of state LPN license (NJ or PA) within three months from date of hire.
• No previous experience required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequent physical demands include: Standing, Walking, Push/Pull, Twisting, Bending, Reaching forward, Wrist position deviation, Pinching/fine motor activities, Keyboard use/repetitive motion.
• Occasional physical demands include: Sitting, Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), Carry objects, Reaching overhead, Squat/kneel/crawl.
• Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear.
• Lifting: Floor to Waist 35 lbs., Waist Level and Above 25 lbs.

Sensory Requirements

• Very Accurate 20/40, Near Vision, Very Accurate 20/40, Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing.

Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks

• Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations, Dust/Particulate Matter.

Benefits

• Medical Plan
• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Healthcare FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Retail Savings and Investment Plan
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Transit
• Commuter Parking
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Spouse
• Voluntary Life Employee
• Voluntary Legal Services
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Paid Time-Off Program