Licensed Practical Nurse

JOB ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Adheres to the time and attendance policy as written in the employee handbook
• Must be able to float to alternative locations as instructed by your supervisor, with short notice to ensure adequate site coverage
• Responsible for providing vital signs, interviewing the patient/family, and charting
• Collaborates with healthcare providers in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the needs of patients and peers
• Maintains positive, effective communication with providers, supervisors, and peers
• Ensures Provider's orders are directed to the various appropriate departments
• Knowledgeable and assist Providers as requested with exams, procedures, removal of sutures, etc.
• Completes medication and DME authorizations for patients in a timely manner
• Knowledgeable in walk-in triage and interventions regarding patients' age under the leadership of the Clinical Nurse Leader
• Knowledgeable regarding all medical forms (PE, work excuses, proof of pregnancy, etc.)
• Knowledgeable regarding patient-specific reports and logs
• Demonstrates knowledge of ordered medications and immunizations and their appropriate route of administration
• Adheres to the medication administration policy
• Able to triage patients and provide appropriate clinical advice via phone, and correctly document in the patient's chart
• Able to perform EKGs during triage as needed
• Meets all lab requirements and is knowledgeable regarding lab processing procedures and phlebotomy
• Knowledgeable and demonstrates the ability to perform all CLIA Waived Tests
• Maintains an open line of communication with Nursing Leadership
• Assists in providing the proper training to new employees, including orientation, skills/competency training, new equipment training, continuing education, standard operating procedures, policies, and documentation within the electronic health record
• Ability to always ensure smooth patient flow
• Inventory and stock exam rooms daily
• Knowledgeable regarding proper instrument cleaning, packing, and handling
• Review and prepare medical records for the patient visit two days in advance
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities
• Participates in community functions as appropriate and promotes the concept of "Patient's First" is essential

• Supports the goals and mission of MCR Health and adheres to the safety policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned