Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

ADAIR COUNTY HEALTH CENTER INC•Stilwell, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs general nursing care for patients at Adair County Health Center Inc DBA Memorial Hospital in Stilwell, Oklahoma. The LPN greets and prepares patients for physician examinations, obtains admission histories, and records information in patient charts. The role administers or dispenses prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards and observes, records, and reports patients’ conditions and responses to the clinic physician. The LPN prepares equipment and assists the physician during examinations and treatments, assists with ordered laboratory tests, performs venipuncture and venous access procedures, and arranges outpatient testing. The position also supports patient flow, prioritizes preferences for patients in emergency situations, and instructs patients on preparing for and collecting samples and tests. Additional duties include screening incoming calls, making follow-up calls, coordinating medication refills with the physician, maintaining electronic patient charts and posting examination and test results, keeping exam rooms clean and stocked, preparing weekly supply and medication orders, and screening and referring pharmaceutical representatives. The LPN attends required meetings and in-services as directed by the Nursing Supervisor, maintains professionalism and patient confidentiality, follows OSHA universal precautions, and performs related work as required.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Possession of a state nursing license.
CPR certification.
Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice sufficient to provide and evaluate patient care.
Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations, and procedures.
Knowledge of medical equipment.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions.
Knowledge of OSHA guideline compliance for universal precautions.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
Ability to maintain quality control standards.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

One year of professional nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform general nursing care to patients.
Greet patients and prepare them for physician examinations.
Take admission histories and record them in patient charts.
Administer and/or dispense prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
Observe, record, and report patients’ conditions and reactions to drugs and treatments to the clinic physician.
Prepare equipment and assist the physician during patient treatments and examinations.
Assist in performing laboratory tests as ordered by the physician.
Maintain timely patient flow and ensure preferences are given to patients in emergency situations.
Arrange outpatient testing.
Instruct patients in preparing for and/or collecting samples and tests.
Respond to and screen incoming calls.
Make follow-up calls to patients as needed, check with the physician regarding medication refills, and respond in a timely manner.
Assist in maintaining electronic patient charts and posting examination and test results.
Perform venipuncture and venous access procedures.
Know and follow code procedures and know medications used during codes.
Maintain necessary supplies in exam rooms and ensure exam rooms are clean.
Prepare weekly order lists for supplies and medications.
Screen and refer pharmaceutical representatives.
Attend required meetings and in-services as directed by the Nursing Supervisor.
Maintain professionalism and patient confidentiality.
Practice universal precautions according to OSHA guidelines.
Perform related work as required.