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About the position
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you play a vital role in ensuring the delivery of safe, culturally sensitive, and high-quality care to patients of all ages while fostering a collaborative team environment. Working under the guidance of a Registered Nurse or other licensed healthcare clinician, you will actively contribute to promoting patient health and wellness. Your duties encompass a broad spectrum, including administering treatments, medications, and vaccines, obtaining, and monitoring vital signs, and performing focused assessments. You must ensure all care provided is accurately and thoroughly documented in the patient's electronic medical record. Working closely with the clinical team, you will assist in assessing patients and evaluating whether the care provided aligns with organizational protocols and the patient's goals. Should further intervention be necessary, you will collaborate with the Registered Nurse to ensure appropriate actions are taken. Furthermore, you will be instrumental in managing and assisting with incoming patient calls, efficiently resolving issues within your scope of practice, or directing calls to the appropriate team member for resolution. Your commitment to patient care and effective communication will be integral in maintaining the highest standards of care delivery.
Responsibilities
- Administer treatments, medications, and vaccines.
- Obtain and monitor vital signs.
- Perform focused assessments.
- Document care provided in the patient's electronic medical record.
- Assist in assessing patients and evaluating care provided.
- Collaborate with the Registered Nurse for further interventions.
- Manage and assist with incoming patient calls.
- Resolve issues within scope of practice or direct calls appropriately.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Graduate from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program.
- Passing grade on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN).
- CPR for Healthcare Providers.
Nice-to-haves
- Prior experience working in a family medicine or community healthcare setting.
- Bi-lingual.
