LPN

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES     

Provides medical support duties within a multi-disciplinary Patient Centered Medical Home care team. General medical support duties include, but are not limited to, rooming patients, taking vital signs, assisting with procedures, performing basic laboratory services, completing x-ray examinations, processing medication refill requests, processing sterile  supplies and administering medications. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Prepares patient for clinician encounter by checking patient into examination rooms in accordance with Standard Rooming Protocol.
2. Generates all necessary EMR nursing documentation for each patient encounter, following appropriate protocols.
3. Communicates all necessary patient information to other health care professionals, both in TR and to outside facilities.
4. Performs nursing procedures such as ear lavage, EKG, injections, dressing changes and diabetic foot exams per established protocols.
5. Assists medical clinician with procedures such as IUD insertion, LEEP, cryotherapy, joint injections, suturing, colposcopy, PAP, biopsy, orthopedic casting, circumcision and nail removal. Prepares and maintains sterile field as necessary.
6. Responds to emergency situations in accordance with BLS protocols and established TR policies/procedures.
7. Maintains adequate stock of all medical supplies and equipment in exam and treatment rooms.
8. Obtains and processes lab specimens according to established TR policy and protocols: blood, urine, etc.  Completes all necessary documentation via LIS/EMR and ensures all labs are resulted prior to the end of shift.
9. Monitors and documents Lab QA and emergency equipment checks per protocol.
10. Receives and processes medication refill requests and faxes per protocol.
11. Administers medications on clinician's orders following the 6 Rights of Medication Administration.
12. Monitors patient schedule to ensure all appropriate records, equipment and supplies are available.
13. Completes tasks and assignments delegated by RN team leader.
14. In accordance with documented training/orientation, administers x-ray examinations as ordered by a medical clinician exercising professional judgment in the performance of procedures.
15. Appropriately positions and transfers patients when needed utilizing good body mechanics and ensuring the safety and comfort of the patient.
16. Assists with patient education.
17. Monitors daily schedule to ensure all necessary equipment, records and reports are available prior to the scheduled patient appointment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
2. Current Idaho licensure
3. Able to walk and stand for long periods of time.
4. Able to lift 30 pounds.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bilingual in English and Spanish speaking skills.
2. One or more years experience in an office setting.

EOE/VETS/AA/Disability 

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