LPN-Outpatient Clinic

Forrest General Hospital•Hattiesburg, MS

About The Position

The LPN provides quality patient care and assists with implementing the nursing process through direct patient care, as evidenced by patient care documentation, direct observation, and patient evaluations. The role requires knowledge of growth and development and the ability to assess patient status, interpret relevant information, identify age-specific needs, and provide appropriate care. The LPN takes patients’ vital signs, height, and weight; reviews medications with patients during visits and telephone encounters; returns patient messages and routes them to the doctor for review or orders; and maintains an accurate record of sample medications with a weekly count. The LPN must keep their LPN license and CPR current and communicate appropriately with patients, families, and visitors of all ages while respecting cultural and religious beliefs. Performance expectations include understanding penalties and sanctions related to misuse of patient health information; accurately documenting patient information in the medical record; collecting and entering information such as vital signs, medications, procedure history, and allergies; using and troubleshooting clinic equipment; and understanding telephone messages and patient triage at visits.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved non-online LPN program.
Licensed LPN able to practice in the State of Mississippi; required upon hire.
Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of employment.
Ability to work as a team member, cooperate with others, follow directions precisely, demonstrate initiative, set priorities, and function under stress.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care and assist with implementation of the nursing process.
Assess patient status and provide care appropriate to patients’ age-specific needs.
Take patients’ vital signs, height, and weight.
Review medications with patients during each visit and telephone encounter.
Return patient messages and route them to the doctor for review and/or orders.
Maintain an accurate record of sample medications and conduct a weekly count.
Document patient information accurately in the medical record.
Collect and enter patient data, including vital signs, medications, procedure history, and allergies.
Use and troubleshoot clinic equipment, including a dyna-map, wheelchair, computer, scale, printer/fax, telemedicine machine, and copier.
Understand phone messages and triage patients at the time of the visit.
Maintain a current LPN license and CPR certification.
Communicate and interact appropriately with patients, families, and visitors of all age groups while respecting cultural and religious beliefs.