LPN - Physician Office, Weldon Family Medicine

Independence Health System Careers•Latrobe, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The LPN performs direct patient care activities, including laboratory testing, treatments, and medication administration, under the direction of the Nurse Manager, RN Supervisor, RN, and/or physician in preparation for examinations and treatment. The role also supports the physician practice through clinical activities, quality control, performance improvement, and other assigned office functions. The LPN collects patient health data, prepares patients for examinations and procedures, performs ordered treatments and point-of-care testing, administers medications and immunizations, provides patient and family education within the LPN’s scope of practice, and documents care. The position works collaboratively with physicians and other care providers, coordinates communications and access to services, supports patient safety and infection control, maintains records and supplies, and assists with regulatory compliance and continuous survey readiness. The position may involve rotating shifts, standby or on-call duties, overtime, and local travel between system locations based on operational needs. The work includes direct patient care and exposure to blood and body fluids, chemicals, and other workplace conditions. If lifting exceeds 50 pounds, assistance from two people and/or a transfer device is required.

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 through 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 and organizational skills.
Independent and critical-thinking skills and sound judgment.
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, organizational policies and procedures, protocols, and professional standards of care.
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.
Complete physician-ordered treatments and testing and administer medications and immunizations using age-appropriate routes and techniques.
Document care completely, accurately, and promptly; document patient education, including its topic, recipient, and the recipient’s understanding.
Assess patient education needs and barriers, and provide education and materials within the LPN’s scope of practice.
Prepare patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures, and assist physicians with treatments and procedures as requested.
Support patient safety, including using two patient identifiers before care, labeling specimens according to policy, and using identifiers on written documentation and point-of-care results.
Perform quality-control testing for point-of-care testing and follow up on out-of-range results before patient testing.
Adhere to infection-control processes, including standard precautions, and participate in non-punitive medication reporting.
Maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, advocate for patients, delegate care appropriately, solve problems, seek supervisory assistance when appropriate, and remain accountable for actions.
Coordinate communications among patients and families, the physician practice, pharmacies, specialists, and insurance carriers; provide protocol-based advice and direct patients to appropriate levels of care.
Facilitate prescription refills based on physician orders and obtain prior authorizations or assist with indigent programs as ordered based on patient financial status or insurance coverage.
Support performance-improvement initiatives, assist with data collection, and incorporate implemented improvements into practice.
Maintain the environment of care, replenish patient-care supplies daily, and consistently keep the environment clean and safe.
Prepare forms, copy records, respond to requests according to policy, and help maintain medical records for filing and retrieval.
Assist with compliance with JCAHO and other regulatory requirements and participate in continuous survey readiness.
Assist with organizational and departmental cost management and perform other office functions and assigned duties.
Serve as a resource person and preceptor or mentor to new hires and/or students when needed.