Per Diem Occupational Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)

Company: Paladina Health
Location: Beaumont
Posted on: January 12, 2022

Job Description:

Position Responsibilities:

* Interviews patient to determine medical problem/condition and documents in chart for physician.
* Obtains and records patient's vital signs and weight.
* Assists physician with patient examination as needed.
* Reviews physician's orders, lab requests, or follow-up needs with patient.
* Documents services performed on appropriate forms.
* Dresses wounds as instructed.--- Applies compresses, ice and heat packs.
* Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment to medical personnel in charge.
* Administers specified medication, orally or by subcutaneous or intermuscular injection, and notes time and amount on patients' charts.
* Assembles and uses clinic equipment.
* Collects samples, such as urine, blood, and sputum, from patients for testing and performs routine laboratory tests on samples.
* Sterilizes equipment and supplies.
* Cleans rooms and changes linens.
* Maintains supplies, including stocking and ordering new supplies and disposing of expired or damaged supplies.
* Responds to patient or client telephone inquiries by evaluating and responding to the patient's/client---problems and questions.
* Follows up with patients who miss appointments.
* Follows up with patients on lab results, including the scheduling of any additional tests.
* Coordinates referrals for patients through insurance and other physician offices.
* Documents all encounters in the electronic medical record system (eCW) accurately and completely
* This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
* Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

* Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited program, Associate's degree (A.S.) and/or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
* Licensed as a Practical or Vocational Nurse, Current Certification in Basic Life Support is required
* At least three years of clinical experience as a LPN/LVN in an ambulatory care, occupational health, or emergency department setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Knowledge about workplace health and safety concepts and OSHA regulations.
* Strong computer skills (Internet software, spreadsheet, word processing etc.) preferred.
* Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records preferred.
* Experience with Microsoft office products to include Word and Excel.
* Phlebotomy experience---preferred

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