Physician Provider Nurse {Nash/Bavineni} (RN or LPN) – Main Clinic (FT)

About the Role

This position assists clinical team members by performing a variety of duties for patients within the scope of practice of an LPN, using the patient-focused care system and under the direction/supervision of an RN or physician.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates directly with patient care and ensures a safe and comforting environment.
• Responds to patient needs in a timely manner.
• Transports patients as needed.
• Welcomes patients and ensures the admission paperwork is available; actively participates in the admission process.
• Performs/Assists with positioning patients and transferring patients from bed to chair, wheelchair, or stretcher.
• Performs/Assists with range of motion exercises and ambulating.
• Reports abnormal conditions to the RN or physician in a timely manner.
• Identifies the organization of the human body, including its systems, structure, and functions.
• Demonstrates general principles of cleanliness (asepsis).
• Applies the principle of basic nutrition to patient care.
• Provides basic emergency care.
• Coordinates the booking and scheduling of patients for procedures/appointments.
• Serves as liaison with physician/facility, patient, and families regarding patient care.
• Observes, reports, and records the patient’s condition.
• Collaborates with the RN/MD in developing, implementing, and evaluating the outcomes of the teaching plan.
• Explains procedures and answers questions regarding patient care and scheduled procedures.
• Assists with patient charges as necessary.
• Performs other duties as directed by supervisor, based on demonstrated competency.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Maintains universal precautions.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nurse program required.
• Current state licensure as a Practical Nurse or licensure from a state within the Nursing Compact required.
• Current BLS certification within 30 days of employment.
• ACLS certification required prior to participating in walk stress testing.
• Minimum of 6 months’ continuous LPN experience preferred.