LPN - PHYSICIAN OFFICE, WELDON FAMILY MEDICINE

Independence Health System•Latrobe, PA

3d•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. The role supports patient examinations and treatment, clinical and quality-control activities, performance-improvement initiatives, and other functions of the physician practice. The position also involves coordinating communications, supporting office operations, maintaining patient records and the care environment, and assisting with regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
Current Pennsylvania licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association-approved CPR and AED program.
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 physical, psychosocial, age, cultural, and spiritual needs.
Involve patients, families, and other healthcare providers in care when appropriate.
Complete physician-ordered treatments and testing, including point-of-care testing and quality-control procedures.
Administer medications and immunizations using age-appropriate routes and techniques.
Document care accurately, completely, and promptly, including patient education and testing results.
Educate patients and families within the LPN’s scope of practice; assess learning needs and barriers, provide appropriate materials or instructions, and document education provided and understanding.
Collaborate with physicians to support desired patient outcomes; prepare patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures and assist physicians with procedures as requested.
Promote patient safety, use two identifiers before care and testing, label specimens correctly, and use identifiers in written documentation and point-of-care results.
Follow infection-control practices, including standard precautions, and participate in non-punitive medication reporting.
Demonstrate leadership, independent problem-solving, accountability, appropriate delegation, resourcefulness, and patient advocacy; serve as a preceptor or mentor to new hires and students as needed.
Assist with organizational and departmental cost control, regulatory compliance, and continuous readiness for inspections and surveys.
Coordinate communications among patients and families, the physician practice, pharmacies, specialists, and insurance carriers.
Provide protocol- and physician-directed advice and direct patients to an appropriate level of care.
Facilitate prescription refills based on physician orders and obtain prior authorizations or assist with indigent programs as ordered and appropriate to the patient’s financial or insurance status.
Support performance-improvement initiatives and collect data as directed by the manager or physician; incorporate implemented initiatives into practice.
Maintain the care environment, replenish patient-care supplies daily, and keep the area clean and safe.
Prepare forms, copy records, respond to requests according to policy, and help 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; scheduling may reflect operational needs, including rotating shifts, standby, or on-call.