Licensed Practical Nurse - Full Time
Amherst, OH
Responsible for providing professional nursing care to clinic patients under supervision of physicians and Office Manager.
Duties And Responsibilities:
- Complies with all HIPAA and OSHA regulations and policies.
- Assesses patient's general condition and takes vital signs and weight.
- Assists physicians with examinations, diagnostic procedures and treatments.
- Provides basic patient care as ordered.
- Documents all activities/interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed/prescribed, etc., in the medical record.
- Promotes wellness by providing patient education materials, communicating physician advice/instructions.
- Adheres to infection control/safety guidelines, and confidentiality policies.
- Sets up instruments/equipment according to department procedures; cleans instruments and equipment between patient visits; maintains equipment according to scheduled maintenance program and keeps appropriate records. Reports equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
- Maintains examination rooms including cleaning exam/procedure rooms between patient visits. Stocks necessary supplies (medical and radiologic) as required.
Additional Responsibilities for LPN’s in offices with Radiologic Procedures:
- Prepare patients for radiologic procedures. Takes x-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety.
- Uses a variety of radiation protection and shielding materials.
- Logs radiologic procedures completed. Processes related paperwork using computer equipment as directed.
- Develops and processes radiologic film. Delivers, picks up and returns film.
Knowledge And Skills Required:
- Knowledge of basic nursing principles and protocols.
- Knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety and patient confidentiality.
- Knowledge of medical chart reporting/records.
- Skill in appropriate assessment and assistance techniques.
- Skill in appropriate use of universal precautions, safe workplace and confidentiality methods.
- Skill in health information management by appropriately charting patient data.
- Skill in identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisor.
- Ability to work effectively as team members with physicians and other staff.
- Ability to appropriately interact with patients, families, staff and others.
- Ability to flexibly respond to changing demands.
- Ability to apply written instructions and standardized work practices.
- Ability to communicate clearly.
Additional Knowledge and Skills for LPN’s in offices with Radiologic Procedures:
- Knowledge of x-ray procedures and protocols.
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary to perform x-ray testing including body mechanics and patient movement.
- Knowledge of radiology equipment including safety hazards common to radiology.
- Skill in positioning patients properly.
Education and Work Experience:
- High school graduation or GED
- Graduate of a two-year accredited nursing school.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a medical office.
Environmental/Working Conditions:
- Combination of office and exam offices. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations. Hepatitis B vaccination and TB test required.
Physical/Mental Demands:
- Varied activities including sitting, walking, stooping, lifting, bending, reaching. Occasional stress from workload. Must be able to use a variety of office equipment including phone, writing instruments, PC, fax and medical equipment including stethoscope, Xray machine, eye washing equipment, blood pressure cuff.
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