LPN - Primary Care

Summit Health•Murray, KY

About The Position

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will be responsible for providing patient support and communication and facilitating an exceptional patient experience to build and reinforce satisfaction, trust, and drive organizational loyalty. Accountable for welcoming and preparing the patient for their appointment, the Licensed Practical Nurse informs patients of relevant and required information for their visit and provides clear communication around the services they are scheduled to receive.

Requirements

Active, unencumbered license to practice required
Phlebotomy experience required
High School Diploma/Equivalency required

Nice To Haves

1 year of experience preferred
Current BLS certification for healthcare providers preferred; required within 90 days of employment
Experience in primary care, family practice, internal medicine, urgent care or ER preferred

Responsibilities

Perform point-of-care laboratory tests, EKGs as ordered or indicated, and suture/staple removal, and dressing changes, and other patient care activities
Collect and documents vital signs, histories, and screenings
Authorize prescription refills as directed
Prepare patients, room, and supplies for visit or examination
Perform phlebotomy and correctly processes specimens
Clean and maintain treatment rooms and equipment
Demonstrate kindness and compassion in all patient interactions
Effectively communicate unexpected schedule delays to patients and assists with patient comfort should delays arise
Participate in brand marketing rotating throughout the vestibule, with a focus on engaging and increasing patient volume
Prepare and administer PO, IM, and ID medications as directed by the Provider, utilizing the “Rights of Vaccine or Medication Administration”
Provide instruction to the patient regarding medications and diet
Perform quality controls and equipment checks