LPN - Full Time at Effingham Hospital, Inc. – Springfield, Georgia

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Practice Manager, and for clinical issues only the Provider or CNO, the Pediatric Practice Clinician will provide direct and indirect patient care in an office setting in accordance with TJC, federal, state, and local guidelines, organizational and departmental policies, and procedures. Will communicate with medical staff, other departments, and outside agencies while maintaining confidentiality. Position requires self-motivation, creativity, and capabilities to function in a semi-autonomous role within a fast pace and dynamic environment.

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

1. Conducted/Transported patients to the exam room and prepared the room and patient for examination.
2. Takes vital signs and records vitals in the chart.
3. Assists the Provider with the care and treatment of patients.
4. Obtains specimens via phlebotomy process and urine specimens by policy/procedure.
5. Administers medications according to established policies and procedures as directed by the Physician or mid-level practitioner.
6. Store/handle/transfer vaccines correctly in accordance with facility policy/procedure and by state, federal, and governing regulations.
7. Administers treatments according to established policies and procedures, Labs, etc., as directed by a Physician or mid-level practitioner.
8. Participates in patient education involving the patient’s family when appropriate.
9. Completes the nursing portion of the patient charts in an organized, neat, complete, and accurate manner.
10. Identifies physical symptoms and physical changes and reports to the Physician.
11. Observes and responds to behavioral and physiological changes due to medications.
12. Performs pre-certifications for services requiring authorizations.
13. Prepares patients for ordered procedures: lab, X-ray, surgery, treatment, etc., and completes forms or ordered procedures.
14. Administers IV fluids according to center policy.
15. Returns call to patients.
16. Calls in prescriptions for patients as required.
17. Reviews home care with patients.
18. Communicates with other agencies, physicians, facilities, and pharmacies when appropriate and as directed by the physician.
19. Ensures adherence to proper infection control, OSHA, and safety standards.
20. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Level of Education: Education level equivalent to completion of high school, and completion of Licensed Practical Nurse Training course, Certified Medical Assistant, or a combination High School equivalence and directly related work experience.

Formal Training: Experience in planning, organizing, implementing, facilitating, interviewing, coaching, and verbal and written communications.

Licensure, Certification, Registration: Must have and maintain an unencumbered current Georgia Licensed Practical Nurse license, current Certified Medical Assistant, or CMA certification within 6 months from date of hire, and Basic Life Support CPR certification.

Work Experience: Six months to one-year related experience and/or training.

Tools and Equipment Used:

Calculator, personal computer, telephone, facsimile machine, paper shredder, copier, printer, standard physician’s office equipment and general nursing equipment.