LPN

Position Summary

The role of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is to work collaboratively with physicians, providers, nurses, and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care with a focus on patient experience, safety, quality and efficiency. The LPN acts as a patient care coordinator and advocate, maintains clinical supplies, proper documentation and an optimal patient flow and experience, following OSHA/WISHA/other compliance and regulatory guidelines.

Schedule

• Monday through
• Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Key

Duties and Responsibilities

The key duties and responsibilities of the Licensed Practical Nurse include, but are not limited to: Assist in providing direct patient care for office visit patients may involve Arranging the exam room instruments and equipment and maintaining supplies The disposal of contaminated supplies and sterilizing medical instruments Positioning patients for exams and procedures Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens Obtaining vitals, patient history and chief complaints Other patient care related duties as necessary Assist provider with in clinic procedures may involve Preparing patient exam, dressing and/or surgical areas by using vigorous aseptic technique. Holding patients in position for extended periods of time, manipulating body parts, using instruments to hold surgical or imaging areas immobile, or positioning patients on tables Handing provider instruments while standing for long periods of time Report test results to patients as indicated by physician in a timely manner Chart all vital information in electronic record as well as check to be sure all information related to medication, health history and reason for visit is obtained and documented Perform phone triage, post-op calls and respond to voicemail messages directed to them preferably within same business day, but no later than 24 business hours, and perform action required. Documents all encounters. Maintain patient documentation for visit and communications in person or over the phone Coordinate care and diagnostic testing at other facilities as indicated by physician Obtain CT authorization and other prior authorization as needed and requested Assist provider in e-scribing, maintaining medication list Assist provider in maintaining communication with referring doctors Maintain equipment and ensure supplies are stocked and in place Follow all other daily team duties and special tasks as assigned Education/Experience High school graduate or equivalent Graduate of an accredited LPN Program required Current Washington State LPN license required 1-2 years’ experience in a medical office a plus