Medical Nurse LPN

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse   (LPN) Job Summary: The emphasis of the position is to handle day-to-day patient care within the setting of a primary care health center under the supervision of an RN/Clinical Coordinator and provider.    Job Duties:  * Initial triage of patients regarding urgency of presenting problems. * Locate patient in examination room and make available to the provider all medical records of the patient and any supplies or instruments that may be required by the provider. * Collect and record complete first order data (history and basic vital signs) before a patient is presented to the provider. * Assist provider as required in treatment or examination of patient. * Perform authorized lab tests and record information in designated files. * Perform EKG tests as required. * Keep all rooms supplied to needs of provider and staff.  * Check rooms for cleanliness after each patient visit. * Maintain check on health center supplies and list items to be purchased. * Schedule diagnostic test for patients as per provider’s order as needed. * Provide instruction to patients in areas of medications, diet, health maintenance and diagnostic tests. * Record and observe provider orders. * Prepare specimens for outside lab test. * Make notations in EHR. * Ensure patient comfort and well-being while at health center. * Assist provider with procedures as needed. * Administer medications to patients according to provider orders. * Prepare sterile materials for use as needed. * Dispose of expendable material according to sanitation guidelines. * Performing nursing tasks such as dressing changes and ear irrigation as ordered by provider. * Assist in care coordination which may include obtaining test and referral results and communication with various entities including but not limited to community organizations, health plans, facilities and specialists.  * Proactively address needs of the patients and families through the concept of population management.  * Effectively communicates with all patients with specific attention to the vulnerable patient population.  * Provide self management support in the form of patient coaching and motivational interviewing when appropriate. * Acknowledges the importance of a team approach when providing patient care.  * Communicates and coordinates effectively when providing patient care.  * Actively participates in the medical home care team which is comprised of clinical and non-clinical staff working together towards a common goal: delivering quality care to our patients. * Maintain compliance with the organization’s confidentiality policy in accordance to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). * Perform other duties as assigned.   Working Conditions:  * Position requires manual dexterity for operating standard office equipment.  * Hearing must be within range of normal human conversation.  * Position requires the ability to maintain concentration and attention to detail for long periods of time in order to maintain accurate records pertaining to patient and/or account information. * Position functions within a normal office environment.   Qualifications:             * Graduate of LPN Accredited Program  * Must maintain appropriate state licensure * Good organization and ability to multitask.  * Friendly personality with the desire to work with the public.  8:00 - 4:30 Monday - Friday