License Practical Nurse (LPN)

Department: Physician Services
Job Title: License Practical Nurse (LPN)

I. Job Summary

A. Comprehensive Family Practice experience with emphasis on skills in caring for patients of all ages. This includes but is not limited to GYN procedures, minor surgeries, eye exams, lacerations repairs, fracture care, patient education and instruction.

a. Must take direction well.
b. Must be able to problem solve
c. Must have the ability to design workplace procedures to enhance patient care.
d. Must possess good interpersonal skills
e. Must be able to perform CLIA waived tests and meet the QAS criteria
f. Must be familiar with prescription medications and protocols for calling in prescriptions to pharmacies
g. Must perform Phlebotomy and EKG’s.
h. Must demonstrate phone triage skills
i. Must have good communication skills and be comfortable in phoning patients with test results and be able to answer patient questions.
j. Must be able to administer injections to adults and children
k. Must be able to order supplies and keep an inventory
l. Must be cooperative in performing any additional duties or tasks as requested.
m. Must be able to become proficient in tasks listed on the LPN orientation grid.
n. One-year comprehensive clinical-physician office experience.

II. Job Relations:

A. Responsibility to: Practice Manager
B. Inter-Relationships: Physicians, Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant

III. Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Job Duties

A. Provides initial contact with patient, attains preliminary nursing assessment, including: vital signs, height, weight, medication and allergy history
B. Maintains a professional demeanor
C. Provides patient instruction
D. Thoroughness and accuracy in documentation
E. Performance of procedures (i.e., drawing blood, assisting with office testing and procedures, thyroid aspirations, use of BG monitors)
F. Professional Growth
G. Maintains nursing standards
H. Maintains patient confidentiality
I. Professional interaction with office staff, patients and providers
J. Works with other health care team members
K. Implements Physician, Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant orders
L. Appropriately employs problem solving/conflict resolution skills
M. Provides direct patient care in safe, professional manner
N. Communicates professionally, clearly, concisely
O. Charting documentation is accurate, clear and pertinent to the patient’s condition
P. Communicates effectively with physicians and other health team members
Q. Recognizes changes in medical status, acts appropriately
R. Demonstrates clinically competent skills for all areas of nursing care
S. Effectively prioritizes and organizes nursing care
Marginal Job Duties
T. Arrives on time, completes work in a timely fashion
U. Attends continuing education classes and staff meetings
V. Flexibility and enthusiasm

IV. Attitude/work Habits:

A. Customer Service

1. Exhibits excellent customer relations
2. Treats others with compassion
3. Acts professionally at all times in the work setting
4. Practices strict confidentiality according to policy

B. Teamwork

1. Supports team, service area, and hospital goals
2. Cooperates with team members and other service areas
3. Exhibits flexibility and enthusiasm when dealing with patients, families, and new situations
4. Attendance – fulfills scheduled obligations, and on time

C. Effective Communications

1. Communicates with others, as one expects to be treated
2. Effectively uses communications media
3. Practices appropriate communication skills
4. Gives appropriate information to customers as needed

D. Taking Initiative

1. Self-motivated; willingly takes assignments and projects
2. Acts on opportunities to make improvements
3. Contributes new ideas
4. Takes responsibility for own actions and is accountable to co-workers and patients
5. Seeks and utilizes educational and growth opportunities
6. Keeps current on relevant trends and development, and CMC policies, procedures, and programs

E. Effective use of Resources

1. Uses time effectively
2. Attentive to safe work practices
3. Uses resources efficiently to reduce costs

V. Qualifications:

A. High School plus trade or vocational school in License Practical Nursing Current Montana LPN license and current CPR certification required. Less than one year experience in ambulatory setting
B. One-year comprehensive clinical-physician office experience

VI. Physical Demand Level:

A. Medium

VII. Other Pertinent Information

A. This position is subject to Drug and Alcohol testing according to MT Law 39-2-205-39-2-211.