Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary
LPN Clinic/Outpatient
TeemaGroup
Full-time
In-Office | Evansville, IN, United States
What you will be doing:
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Perform delegated nursing services within the clinic setting in accordance with scope of practice and under the supervision of the Clinic Practice Manager
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Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team and RN Care Manager to plan and implement interventions aligned with each patient’s individualized plan of care
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Administer prescribed medications, vaccinations, and treatments following nursing standards and document all care appropriately
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Withdraw blood from patients as instructed and within scope of practice, as designated
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Maintain accurate and timely medical records and meet all charting and reporting requirements
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Observe, document, and report patient conditions and responses to medications or treatments to physicians and care team members
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Triage patients within scope of practice to determine urgency and priority of care
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Educate patients and family members/caregivers on medications, treatments, and care instructions
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Prepare equipment and assist providers during examinations, treatments, and diagnostic testing
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Support clinic operations by assisting with daily appointments, patient flow, and emergency situations
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Respond to incoming telephone calls and appropriately route or address concerns
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Maintain exam rooms, ensure cleanliness, stock necessary supplies, and place items on reorder lists as needed
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Monitor expiration dates of medications and clinic supplies on a scheduled basis
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Communicate effectively during interdisciplinary team meetings, clinic meetings, and other assigned meetings
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Assist, as assigned, with scheduling specialist appointments, coordinating hospital admissions, and providing reports to receiving units
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Follow all organizational policies, procedures, and OSHA safety guidelines
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Maintain confidentiality of all patient, family, and organizational information
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Handle potentially infectious specimens using appropriate biohazard and universal precautions
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Maintain a safe work environment and adhere to established safety protocols
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Participate in quality improvement initiatives and performance enhancement activities
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Engage in required continuing education, staff training, and professional development
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Perform additional duties as assigned to support clinic and patient care operations
What you must have:
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Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
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Current LPN/LVN license in good standing in the required state
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Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (must be obtained within 90 days of employment)
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Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and minimum state-required auto liability insurance
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Medical clearance for communicable diseases with immunizations up to date prior to direct patient contact
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Ability to pass a comprehensive pre-employment background check, including license verification, education verification, reference checks, exclusion lists, and drug screening