LPN - PHYSICIAN OFFICE, PRIMARY CARE

Independence Health System•Greensburg, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The LPN performs direct and indirect patient care in a primary care physician office under the direction of the Nurse Manager, RN Supervisor, RN, and/or physician. Care activities include collecting patient data, preparing patients for examinations and procedures, performing ordered tests and treatments, administering medications and immunizations, documenting care, and providing education within the LPN’s scope of practice. The position also supports quality control, performance improvement, regulatory compliance, office operations, and a safe care environment. The incumbent may travel locally between System locations and is scheduled according to operational needs, which may include rotating shifts, standby, or on-call work.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
Current licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Pennsylvania.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association-approved CPR and AED curriculum.
Act 33 clearance with renewal.
Act 34 clearance with renewal.
Act 73 FBI clearance.
Strong leadership ability, organizational skills, independent and critical-thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of the legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
Ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Nice To Haves

Previous LPN experience.
Experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Deliver direct and indirect patient care in accordance with the LPN Practice Act, practice policies, procedures, protocols, and professional standards.
Collect patient health data, including vital signs, weight, chief complaint, and pain assessment, while considering the patient’s physical, psychosocial, age, cultural, and spiritual needs.
Involve patients, families, and other healthcare providers in care when appropriate.
Complete physician-ordered treatments and testing; prepare patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures; and assist physicians with procedures as requested.
Administer medications and immunizations using appropriate routes and age-specific techniques.
Document care accurately, completely, and promptly, including patient education and understanding.
Provide patient and family education within scope of practice, assess educational needs and barriers, and supply appropriate materials and instructions.
Maintain collaborative relationships with physicians and act as a patient advocate.
Follow patient safety and identification procedures, including use of two identifiers and proper labeling of specimens and documentation.
Assist with regulatory compliance, quality control testing, medication reporting, infection prevention, survey readiness, and performance improvement initiatives.
Solve problems within scope, maintain accountability, delegate appropriately, serve as a resource, and mentor or precept new hires and students.
Coordinate communications among patients and families, the physician practice, pharmacies, specialists, and insurance carriers; advise based on protocols and physician instructions and direct patients to appropriate care.
Facilitate prescription refills based on physician orders and obtain prior authorizations or assist with indigent programs as ordered.
Maintain the care environment, replenish supplies, and keep areas clean and safe.
Perform point-of-care testing as ordered, complete quality control, follow up on out-of-range controls, and accurately record test results.
Prepare forms, copy records, respond to requests according to policy, and maintain medical records for filing and retrieval.
Participate in other office functions and perform other duties as assigned.
Travel locally between System locations as needed.