Clinic Float LPN

Clarke County Hospital•Osceola, IA

About The Position

The Clinic Float LPN supports providers and clinical staff in delivering patient care across the clinic. The role includes preparing patients for examinations, treatments, and minor procedures; obtaining vital information; collecting specimens; administering vaccines and ordered medications; coordinating follow-up appointments and referrals; and documenting care in the electronic health record. The LPN is expected to understand test results in relation to patient status, take appropriate next steps within their scope and licensure, and educate patients and families using the Teach-back method. The position also contributes to effective clinic operations through teamwork, initiative, customer service, reliable attendance, and compliance with applicable clinical, safety, privacy, and organizational requirements. The employee must maintain required licenses or certifications and complete annual education and competency requirements.

Requirements

Current licenses and/or certifications required for the position must be maintained.
Demonstrated competence in clinical skills necessary to carry out assigned duties.
Ability to perform duties within the scope of licensure.
Regular, reliable attendance.
Completion of annual education and competency requirements.

Responsibilities

Assist providers and clinical staff with obtaining basic vital information and preparing patients for examinations, treatments, and minor surgical procedures.
Draw and collect blood and other patient samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis, as required.
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 patient monitoring.
Schedule specialist or outpatient referrals as requested by the provider and complete associated forms or requisitions, including appropriate CPT/ICD-10 coding.
Document patient care in the electronic health record using standardized workflows and processes.
Demonstrate clinical skills needed to perform assigned duties and understand testing values in relation to patient status, taking appropriate next steps within scope and licensure.
Educate patients and families using the Teach-back method and applicable protocols and guidelines.
Take initiative to 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 activities by attending meetings, reading emails, and checking the organization’s intranet.
Contribute to team goals, balance individual and team responsibilities, and give and receive feedback constructively.
Maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, Safety and Risk Management guidelines, HIPAA, and applicable organizational policies and procedures.
Demonstrate Clarke County Hospital standards of behavior and follow hospital policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
Maintain regular, reliable attendance and current licenses or certifications required for the position.
Practice in accordance with HIPAA, DIA, DNV, OSHA, and other applicable federal and state healthcare regulations.
Complete annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
Understand hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs, including Medicare and Medicaid, and raise or appropriately address compliance concerns.