LPN. Primary Care - Krauss Internal Med - FT Day

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare

29d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assisting with the daily clinical activities under the supervision of the physician, RN, and/or nurse practitioner providing primary care services. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview
Responsible for assisting with the daily clinical activities under the supervision of the physician, RN, and/or nurse practitioner providing primary care services. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do
Complies with established patient care guidelines, maintains established clinic policies, procedures and objectives, is aware of patient rights and confidentiality issues and abides by established communication policy with regard to the age specific populations. Accurately obtains, organizes and records necessary patient data. Updates all patient records subsequent to clinical information from physicians, nurse practitioner, including lab, etc., and assists in maintaining pertinent records. Assists physicians, RNs, nurse practitioners with procedures as needed. Performs under supervision of physician, RN, and/or nurse practitioner, the day-to-day clinical operations. Helps maintain a clean, orderly and safe environment for patient and staff. May performs Limited Scope X-Ray duties in accordance to state regulations with certification as required or on an as needed basis. Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• Technical Degree or Diploma Nursing
• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
• Licensed Practical Nurse - Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work with patients, patient families and physicians in a tactful and professional manner.
• Ability to begin the patient visit with eye contact, smile and greeting, while using the patient’s name.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Computer skills demonstrated by successful navigation of the EMR with appropriate documentation.
• Ability to review computer reports following evidenced based guidelines.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

• No prior work experience

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the daily clinical activities under the supervision of the physician, RN, and/or nurse practitioner providing primary care services.
• Complying with established patient care guidelines.
• Maintaining established clinic policies, procedures and objectives.
• Being aware of patient rights and confidentiality issues and abiding by established communication policy with regard to the age specific populations.
• Accurately obtaining, organizing and recording necessary patient data.
• Updating all patient records subsequent to clinical information from physicians, nurse practitioner, including lab, etc., and assisting in maintaining pertinent records.
• Assisting physicians, RNs, nurse practitioners with procedures as needed.
• Performing under supervision of physician, RN, and/or nurse practitioner, the day-to-day clinical operations.
• Helping maintain a clean, orderly and safe environment for patient and staff.
• Performing Limited Scope X-Ray duties in accordance to state regulations with certification as required or on an as needed basis.
• Performing other job functions as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• The company strives to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others.
• Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve.
• We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.
• Within any role at Methodist Le Bonheur, you can play a rewarding and fulfilling part in helping us provide high-quality, innovative and compassionate care to the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.
• You’ll be recognized and rewarded, treated with respect and given many opportunities to learn, grow and build a fulfilling career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree