LPN - Clinic

Covenant Health•Crossville, TN

About The Position

Provides professional clinical care to patients receiving treatment and examinations in an outpatient clinical setting under the supervision of the attending provider and practice office manager. The role supports patient care, clinical procedures, education, documentation, and day-to-day clinic operations while collaborating with the patient, physician, and other care team members. Covenant Medical Group is Covenant Health’s employed and managed medical practice organization. It provides comprehensive care across East Tennessee through more than 300 physicians and advanced practice providers in 20 communities, spanning primary care, walk-in clinics, preventive medicine, and advanced surgical and subspecialty services. The organization emphasizes coordinated, patient-centered care and access to providers close to home.

Requirements

Must be licensed as an LPN in the state of Tennessee.
American Heart Association BLS certification is required.
Education and experience must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the required licensure and certification.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ general condition and take vital signs and weight.
Assist providers with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments, including phlebotomy, injections, suturing, and other typical office procedures.
Administer medications according to provider orders and policy, including appropriate dosage, route, site, and documentation.
Orient, instruct, and train assigned personnel as applicable.
Provide basic patient care as ordered.
Ensure test results are received and relayed to patients in a timely manner.
Support patient comfort and privacy using AIDET fundamentals of communication.
Document interventions, patient and family responses, medications dispensed or prescribed, and other relevant information in the medical record.
Promote wellness by providing patient education materials and communicating providers’ advice and instructions.
Triage patient phone calls and assess appointment urgency.
Maintain adequate supplies and well-maintained equipment.
Monitor and ensure accurate recording in patient medical records.
Maintain required reports, records, and statistics.
Maintain confidentiality concerning the practice, patients, and employees.
Maintain a clean and sanitary work area and keep equipment in clean operating condition.
Perform referrals and pre-certifications as needed and where applicable.
Schedule patient appointments per provider order when needed and relay appointment information accurately to patients.
Take calls from hospitals and nursing homes and relay appropriate information to practitioners in a timely manner.
Collaborate with patients, physicians, and other care team members as part of a team-based approach to patient care.
Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Complete required annual education assignments.
Work toward goals and objectives and participate in quality-improvement initiatives as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.