Licensed Practical Nurse presso HOPCo

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• The Licensed Practical Nurse performs professional nursing care under supervision for clinic patients
• Facilitates communication between the patient and the provider during patient care:
  • Collect and shares pertinent information with the provider
  • Receives and acts on directives from the provider
• Screens patients for appropriate medical history information
• Observes, records, and reports patient condition
• Participates in patient treatment regimen, including administering medications (under the supervision of a physician and registered nurse).
• Monitor biohazard and sharps containers and replace them as needed.
• Communicates instruction for pre and post-procedure care.
• Performs triage for incoming patient calls.
• Instructs patient and family regarding medication and treatment instructions.
• Orders, prepares, and inspects patient pre-procedure testing.
• Communicate any pre-procedure results to physician.
• Provides monitoring of patient progress between Physician or PA visits.
• Scans clinical documents into EMR.
• Ensures patient receives education as indicated by the provider.
• Manages EMR desktops of assigned providers in a timely manner.
• Create and promote a positive patient experience.
• Maintain HIPAA compliant environment.
• Maintain clean workspace

EDUCATION

• LPN Licensure from accredited school of nursing.
• BLS Certification required

EXPERIENCE

• 1-2 years of experience in orthopedics, spine surgery, or pain management is preferred.
• More than 2 years’ experience as an LPN in the field of medicine.
• Must have completed advanced IV insertion training and ongoing maintenance training.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of the health care field.
• General knowledge of patient care in a clinic.
• Knowledge of back-office skills.
• Knowledge of patient confidentiality, state laws, HIPAA regulations, and medical records procedures.
• Basic computer operating knowledge-Microsoft word and Excel

SKILLS

• Requires strong computer skills, including the ability to work with medical software.
• Requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Professionalism when interacting with providers, co-workers, patients, family members, and the public. Ability to problem-solve. 
• Experience and use of electronic medical records
• Time management skills.
• Ability to adapt to change

ABILITIES

• Ability to work with and maintain confidential patient information.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, patients, and clients.
• Ability to follow precise direction, instructions, and system protocols.
• Ability to provide friendly, timely service to all patients and/or clients with questions or concerns.
• Ability to take direction and follow through on assignments and responsibilities.
• Ability to assess client and identify medical needs/concerns and the ability to communicate this to supervisory MD or NP provider.
• Ability to triage patients

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Normal clinic environment

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

• Pushing, pulling, bending and stretching are required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard.

ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• HOPCo Mission, Vision, and Values must be acknowledged and adhered to

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve.