Clinic Float LPN

Clarke County Hospital•Osceola, IA

About The Position

The Clinic Float LPN assists providers and clinical staff with patient care, including obtaining vital information, preparing patients for examinations and procedures, collecting specimens, administering vaccines and ordered medications, and documenting care in the electronic health record. The role supports follow-up care, referrals, laboratory testing, patient and family education, and effective clinic operations. The position also requires reliable attendance, current required licenses or certifications, annual education and competency completion, and compliance with applicable clinical, safety, privacy, and healthcare regulations.

Requirements

Current licenses and/or certifications required for the position must be maintained.
Complete annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
Maintain regular, reliable attendance.
Comply with applicable clinical, safety, privacy, and regulatory requirements, including HIPAA, CLIA, OSHA, DIA, and DNV.

Responsibilities

Assist providers and clinical staff in obtaining basic vital information and preparing patients for examinations, treatment, and minor surgical procedures.
Draw and collect blood and other patient samples when required and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
Administer vaccines and ordered medications by oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, or intradermal routes.
Track follow-up appointments related to office visits, laboratory tests, and procedures to support ongoing monitoring of patients’ disease status.
Schedule referrals to specialists or outpatient services as requested by providers, and complete forms or requisitions for referrals and laboratory testing, including appropriate CPT/ICD-10 coding.
Document care promptly and appropriately in the patient electronic health record using standardized workflows and processes.
Understand laboratory and procedure test values and their relationship to patient status, and take appropriate next steps within the scope of licensure.
Educate patients and families using the Teach-back method in accordance with protocols and guidelines.
Improve quality and customer service and strive to exceed customer expectations.
Perform other duties requested by the Rural Health Clinic Manager to support smooth and effective office operations.
Stay informed about clinic, department, and organizational matters by attending meetings, reading emails, and checking the organization’s intranet.
Contribute to team goals, balance individual and team responsibilities, remain open to others’ views and feedback, and prioritize team success.
Maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, Safety and Risk Management guidelines, HIPAA, personnel rules, and other applicable policies and procedures.
Demonstrate Clarke County Hospital Standards of Behaviors and follow hospital policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
Maintain regular, reliable attendance and current licenses or certifications required for the position.
Complete annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
Follow applicable federal and state healthcare requirements, including those of DIA, DNV, OSHA, and federally funded healthcare programs; raise compliance concerns to hospital administrative staff and take appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff.