LPN (Specialty Care Practice) - FT - Day - Ambulatory Care/Clinic Trenton NJ

Position Overview

Determines accurate reason for visit and completes ambulatory care summary. Performs vital signs, medication lists, POCT, assists in procedures, administers medications, maintains patient privacy, prepares equipment, documents quality control, and maintains clinical area.

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 in performing procedures.
• Maintains a safe and sterile environment.
• Reviews laboratory and other test results daily.
• Provides information to patients regarding prep or procedure under the direction of the LIP.
• Administers prescribed medication, therapies, and treatments.
• Identifies and labels patient information and records to ensure a high degree of accuracy.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Prepares, operates, and maintains equipment in accordance with established policies, 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.
• Seeks out 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.
• 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.
• AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider.
• Licensed Practical Nurse.

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 include: Very Accurate 20/40, Near Vision, Very Accurate 20/40, Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing.
• Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include: 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
• Child
• Voluntary Legal Services
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Paid Time-Off Program