CLINIC-LPN - NORTH OAKS ENT CLINIC

North Oaks Health System-posted 2 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Hammond, LA
501-1,000 employees
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The Licensed Practical Nurse is a member of the health care team and is responsible for providing quality nursing care utilizing North Oaks Health System standards of care. The LPN provides direct nursing care to adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients and adjusts methods appropriately to accommodate the needs specific to each age group. The LPN will uphold the Philosophy and Objectives of NOHS and will utilize effective communication between nursing personnel, physicians, other hospital departments, patients, and families. Serves on committees as requested by Clinic Director. Responsible for patient care limited to guidelines established by the LSBN.

  • Ensure the maintenance of quality patient care.
  • Greet patients presenting to the office in a courteous and friendly manner.
  • Call patients from the waiting area in the order their chart becomes available.
  • Obtain and record patient's weight, height and vitals and escort patient to examination room.
  • Document and graph on growth chart as appropriate and according to policy.
  • Record medications the patient is currently taking and chief complaint(s) in the patient's medical record.
  • Responsible for Pain Assessment and Master Problem List documentation.
  • Reassess and document as directed.
  • Responsible for patient education and documentation.
  • Assist physician with patient examinations and procedures, inclusive of set-up.
  • Administer medications in a safe, effective manner according to scope of practice and per policy.
  • Perform phlebotomy as ordered by physician and according to policy.
  • Perform EKG testing, respiratory testing and other ancillary duties as required and per policy.
  • Conduct DOT and non-DOT drug and breath alcohol testing as needed per department policy.
  • Assist with the processing of employee medical information and test results to the client in an expeditious, accurate, comprehensive and confidential manner.
  • Assist all clients with attaining any required medical information.
  • Assist with aseptic and sterile dressing application.
  • Assist with the washing, identifying and returning of instruments to Sterile Services Department for sterilization.
  • Assist with the collection and preparation for transport of patient specimens in accordance with Universal Precaution Policy, clinic and laboratory requirements.
  • Assist with cleaning the patient treatment area after the patient visit is completed.
  • Perform waived laboratory testing as ordered.
  • Perform daily quality control and clinic checklist functions as assigned.
  • Attention to patient's/significant other's psychosocial needs by appropriate social interaction.
  • Assist physicians and other staff members, as needed.
  • Call in medication refills and return calls in response to patient's messages as directed by a physician.
  • Issue physician's excuse for school/work.
  • Schedule hospital tests as directed by a physician.
  • Call patients regarding test results as directed by a physician.
  • Assist in the retrieval, logging and stocking of sample medications.
  • Document appropriately and legibly at all times.
  • Follow-up with all patients regarding diagnostic testing results and document all conversations appropriately in the chart.
  • Place follow-up phone calls to patients and/or pharmacies regarding prescription refills.
  • Appropriately document and receive verbal/telephone orders from physicians.
  • Complete all required forms, including workers' compensation and laboratory reference forms.
  • Adhere to policy and procedure.
  • Assist in operational functions.
  • Maintain satisfactory communications.
  • Participate in professional development activities.
  • Perform other duties as directed.
  • 1-3 years previous LPN experience preferred, preferably in a clinic setting.
  • Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school.
  • Currently licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners and maintain licensure.
  • Membership in an LPN organization is encouraged.
  • Must possess good physical health.
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