Physician Provider Nurse (RN or LPN) El Dorado Clinic (FT)

El Dorado Clinic Pa•El Dorado, AR

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting clinical team members by performing a variety of duties for patients within the scope of practice of an LPN using the patient-focused care system and under the direction/supervision of an RN or physician.

Requirements

Education: Graduate of an accredited Practical Nurse program required.
Licensure/ Certification: Current state licensure as a Practical Nurse or licensure from a state within the Nursing Compact required. Current BLS within 30 days of employment. ACLS required prior to participating in walk stress testing.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 6 months' continuous LPN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Actively participates directly with patient care and ensures a safe andforting environment.
Responds to patient needs in a timely manner.
Transports patients as needed.
Wees patients and ensures the admission paperwork is available; actively participates in the admission process.
Performs/Assists with positioning patients and transferring patients from bed to chair or wheelchair or stretcher.
Performs/Assists with range of motion exercises and ambulating.
s abnormal conditions to the RN or physician in a timely manner.
Identifies theanization of the human body, including its systems, structure and functions.
Demonstrates general principles of cleanliness (asepsis).
Applies the principle of basic nutrition to patient care.
Provides basic emergency care.
Coordinates the booking and scheduling of patients for procedures/appointments
Serves as liaison with physician/facility, patient and families regarding patient care.
Performs other duties as directed by supervisor, based on demonstratedpetency.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Maintains universal precautions.
Applies the principle of basic nutrition to patient care.
Observes, reports and records the patient's condition.
Coordinates the booking and scheduling of patients for procedures/appointments.
Collaborates with the RN/MD in developing, implementing and evaluation of the oues of the teaching plan.
Explains procedures and answers questions regarding patient care and scheduled procedures.
Assists with patient charges as necessary.