LPN- GYN Clinic

West Tennessee Healthcare

About The Position

The LPN provides nursing care, administers medications, and documents care in the medical record for an assigned group of patients under the direction of a medical provider. The role operates under the medical provider’s general clinical supervision and the Practice Manager’s administrative supervision. The LPN uses the nursing process to meet age-specific patient needs, conveys a positive image of the clinic, and is subject to call back and overtime as required by the clinic. The position includes direct patient care, supporting providers during examinations and procedures, administering treatments within scope of practice, documenting and communicating patient information, maintaining clinical equipment and supplies, and contributing to patient care planning and the clinic’s team effort. The LPN may also precept new employees during orientation.

Requirements

Completion of a vocational school LPN program.
Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing for practice in Tennessee.
Complete continuing education units annually.
Obtain BLS certification within the orientation period and keep it current while in the position.
Demonstrate proficiency in pharmacology and documentation and nursing skills according to current hospital and nursing policies and procedures, as normally acquired through successful completion of a documentation class, pharmacology exam, and skills exam.
Demonstrate practical nursing technical skills and proficiency normally acquired through completion of a vocational school LPN program.

Nice To Haves

Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Provide specified patient care with a high degree of skill, minimal patient discomfort, and minimal supervision.
Check schedules, organize patient flow, accompany patients to examination or procedure rooms, and assist with walking, transfers, dressing, and other needs.
Collect specimens and patient histories; prepare examination rooms and instruments; perform screenings and laboratory tests as ordered.
Assist medical providers and nursing staff with procedures, examinations, tests, and surgery preparation.
Administer medications and treatments within scope of practice and according to policy.
Initiate peripheral IV access and administer IV flushes and IVPBs according to policy.
Safely segregate and dispose of hazardous pharmaceutical waste.
Receive and transcribe physician, FNP, and PA orders as appropriate.
Contribute to the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of patient care plans.
Identify, record, and report changes in patient condition or adverse reactions to treatment or medication to the medical provider.
Document patient care in the medical record and relay instructions to patients and families.
Answer telephone calls and provide pertinent information.
Clean examination and procedure room instruments and equipment between visits; sterilize equipment as scheduled; maintain records; order, sort, and store supplies; and restock rooms.
Respect and promote patient rights and follow clinic and system-wide policies and procedures.
Respond to medical emergencies, initiate CPR or other appropriate action, and notify appropriate personnel.
Order patient supplies and complete patient referrals.
Contribute to a positive work environment and the overall clinic team effort.
Precept new employees and provide guidance during orientation.
Perform related responsibilities as required or directed.