General Summary:
A nonexempt position responsible for nursing care under the supervision/direction of physicians, allied health professionals, and the practice manager.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Obtains, verifies, and records health history of patients. Collects specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Obtains vital statistics and updates patient information; records notes in patient e-chart
- Provides basic patient care as ordered by physician, mid-level and allied health professionals. Administers medications and treatments as directed. Assists other healthcare professionals in performing exams, diagnostic procedures and treatments, and minor medical procedures. Adheres to infection control/safety guidelines and confidentiality policies.
- Documents assessments, interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed/prescribed, and test results in medical records.
- Promotes wellness by providing patient education materials, communicating physician and allied health professional advice/instructions.
- Handles patient telephone inquiries regarding medical information and advice, following practice triage protocols. Handles pharmacy communications regarding patient prescriptions.
- Maintains medical supply levels in exam rooms. Responsible for instrument sterilization procedures.
- Functions according to delegated authority and follows practice policies/procedures.
- Maintains patient confidentiality and performs position responsibilities in an ethical and professional manner.
- Other similar and related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma
- Graduation from an approved practical nursing program.
- Minimum one year of LPN experience; medical practice setting experience preferred
- State-licensed practical nurse
Additional information
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
- Shore Health Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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