Licensed Practical Nurse Physician Office

Job Summary

Under the direction of the practitioner, maintains examination rooms and back-office area, interacts with patients, obtains clinical history and performs tests as directed by the practitioner. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Valid Indiana Licensed Practical Nursing license.
• Graduate of licensed practical nursing program with certification.
• BLS certification or must obtain during Orientation and prior to reporting to department.

Preferred Job Requirements

• One year LPN experience preferred

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Excellent communication skills to effectively and tactfully communicate with patients and their families and guests, co-workers, managers, providers and other hospital personnel on a one-to-one basis using appropriate grammar, vocabulary and word usage.
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to carry out duties in a professional manner, as well as the ability to work well under stress.
• Developed computer skills and the ability to learn and proficiently perform patient care applications, echarting, email and other standards applications related to the department operations and job function.
• Excellent customer service skills with special emphasis on patient centered care.
• Ability to promote compassion and a therapeutic environment.
• Basic working understanding of the concepts of infection control principles to prevent the spread of infection to patients, self and others.
• Ability to react appropriately to any environment or situation.
• Ability to manage several assignments simultaneously and appropriately prioritize based on caseload and patient needs.
• Ability to be discreet and protect the integrity of any confidential matter or information encountered during the performance of job duties.

Working Conditions

• Typical clinical environment with frequent standing and walking.
• Work subject to interruptions.
• Risk of occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious, electrical and radiation hazards.
• Works with protected health information.
• Ability to work any shift, occasional extended hours, based on the needs of the practice and flexibility to work at other practice locations.

Physical and Mental Activities, Tools and Equipment

• Standing, walking, stooping, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling to provide patient care and to utilize patient care devices necessary to perform duties in a safe manner.
• Uses computer and other standard office equipment.
• Uses patient care tools and equipment as they relate to area of clinical specialty.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Marion Health is a smoke-free environment.