Hosp Clinic Nurse LPN (Pain Management)
About The Position
This position involves performing various clinic duties, including patient intake, medical history and physical assessments, various testing, and lab work. The nurse will be responsible for maintaining patient records, ensuring test results are available, and staying current with medication knowledge and administration. The role also includes assisting the provider with procedures, obtaining consent, using aseptic technique, collecting and preparing lab specimens, and maintaining examination room readiness. Effective communication through documentation, phone calls, and voicemail management is crucial. The nurse will also be responsible for scheduling appointments and procedures, reviewing schedules for conflicts, and documenting patient care accurately. Understanding growth and development principles for age-appropriate care and responding to emergencies are key aspects of this role. The position is full-time, day shift, with 80 hours bi-weekly.
Requirements
- Graduate from an approved school of practical nursing
- Licensed Practical Nurse licensed to practice in the state of Indiana
- CPR certification
- Two years’ experience in physician’s office or related experience preferred
- Possesses a background in medical-surgical nursing and immunizations
- Exhibits knowledge of clinic functions
- Works well in conjunction with other clinic staff
- Demonstrates knowledge of community health resources for alternate health services and knowledge of community health nursing principles and practices
- Communicates effectively both verbally and in written reports
Responsibilities
- Patient intake including medical history and physical assessment to prepare patient for their visit
- Various testing
- Lab work
- Assures patient records are maintained and transferred as requested
- Ensures that ordered test results are in the patient record and available for the provider to review at time of patient examination
- Maintains current knowledge of medications and correct administration based on patient and their current clinical condition
- Assists provider in procedures
- Obtains consent for procedures as directed
- Uses appropriate aseptic technique
- Collects lab specimens and prepares specimen for transport according to policy
- Maintains knowledge of Lab policies
- Ensures that examination rooms are fully prepared and that patients are seen in a timely manner
- Records all phone conversations and information provided to the patient in the medical record to facilitate clear communication among all clinic staff
- Answers telephone promptly, directs calls appropriately, and relays messages using patient cases in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
- Monitors voicemails throughout the day and processes appropriately
- Accurately schedules office visits and in-office procedures
- Reviews schedules for conflicts and coordinates necessary staff and equipment
- Documents in the patient record in a timely and accurate manner including all assessments, medications administered, and tests performed
- Understands growth and development principals and provides age-appropriate care. Interprets clinical data based on these principals
- Responds to emergency situations appropriately and immediately
- Exhibits ability to prioritize and organize work/responsibilities
- Performs other nursing duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
