LPN - CLINIC

Covenant Health•Morristown, TN

About The Position

Provides professional clinical care to patients receiving treatments and examinations in an outpatient clinical setting under the supervision of the attending provider and practice office manager. The position is with Hamblen Primary Care in Covenant Medical Group, Covenant Health’s employed and managed medical practice organization serving East Tennessee.

Requirements

Must be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Tennessee.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
Education and experience must be sufficient to meet the standards for the required licensure and certification.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ general condition and take vital signs and weight.
Assist providers with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments, including phlebotomy, injections requiring proficiency in calculations, suturing, and other typical office procedures.
Administer medications according to provider orders and policy, including appropriate dosage, route, site, and documentation.
Orient, instruct, and train assigned personnel as applicable.
Provide basic patient care as ordered.
Ensure test results are received and relayed to patients in a timely manner.
Protect patient comfort and privacy and use AIDET communication fundamentals.
Document interventions, patient and family responses, medications dispensed or prescribed, and other relevant information in the medical record.
Promote wellness by providing patient education materials and communicating provider advice and instructions.
Triage patient phone calls and assess the urgency of appointments.
Ensure supplies are adequately stocked and equipment is well maintained.
Monitor the accuracy of patient medical records and maintain required reports, records, and statistics.
Maintain confidentiality regarding the practice, patients, and employees.
Maintain a clean and sanitary work area and keep equipment clean and in operating condition.
Perform referrals and pre-certifications as needed and where applicable.
Schedule patient appointments per provider order when applicable and relay appointment information accurately to patients.
Take calls from hospitals and nursing homes and relay appropriate information to practitioners in a timely manner.
Collaborate with patients, physicians, and other care team members as part of a team-based approach to patient care.
Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards; complete required annual education assignments; work toward goals and objectives; and participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.