Licensed Practical Nurse

Overview

Under general supervision, provides assistance to the physicians and the nursing staff of TAPM in order to provide direct, quality patient care and treatment of pediatric patients.

Job Responsibilities

• Triages patient calls and patient “walk-ins” to office: assesses priority of low-to-high risk patients on a “must see” basis of whether to be seen immediately, make a future appointment, or send home with care management advice to parent.
• Assists medical staff during examinations, treatments, and minor surgery.
• Refers to, and follows, medical staff orders and protocols when performing nursing intervention skills: venipuncture, wound care, debridements, sterile and nonsterile dressings, ear irrigations, administration of medications and immunizations, cauterizations, specimen collections, etc.: completes all necessary paperwork.
• Administers medications and injections in compliance with state law and clinic guidelines.
• Reviews records; documents no shows or cancelled appointments performs follow-up per protocol, reschedules or refers to Community Liaisons, medical staff, etc., as needed.
• Instructs/informs patient/parent for preparation of ordered tests/treatments; makes certain all consent forms for procedures/tests are signed
• Obtains, reviews, records, and maintains laboratory and x-ray data on patient records/logs.
• Completes forms for school, daycare, and sports physicals, and return to work/school.
• Retrieves patient charts for lab and diagnostic tests, and obtains required patient signature on appropriate consent forms, as requested by medical staff.
• Ensures patient chart completion prior to their assigned visits: charts major complaints, vital signs, measurements, and reasons for visit: prepares patient for examination per TAPM protocol.
• Completes patient charge form and ensures charges are recorded and returned to front office, and ensures patient follow-up appointments.
• Ensures referral requests and other paperwork initiated by medical staff is complete and accurate.
• Requisitions, organizes, and maintains inventory for examination rooms and nurse’s station, as needed.
• Disposes all disposable, contaminated, and used items into designated waste containers.
• Cleans and stocks examination rooms, labs, and stations, as needed.
• Participates in weekly and/or monthly TQM and QA monitoring, educational updates, in-services, and other meetings pertaining to position.
• Promotes team, system, and organizational goals; maintains patient confidentiality and provides customer service.
• Abides by all company policies regarding safety/health rules and regulations.
• Adapts to various situations and adjusts to shifting priorities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preparation and Training

Job duties require a high school education with additional professional training in a nationally recognized/accredited Licensed Practical Nursing Program. Must have a working knowledge of data processing equipment, computers, telephones, and such typical office machines and equipment. Must maintain effective written and oral communication/English skills. Must maintain current North Carolina LPN License, CPR certification, Venipuncture certification, IV Certification, and a NC driver’s license for occasional outside travel.

Experience

With the above skills, education, and will need a minimum of 2 -3 years of experience in the primary care setting.