Licensed Practical Nurse

Overview:
Under general supervision, provides assistance to the physicians and the nursing staff of TAPM in order to provide direct, quality patient care and treatment of pediatric patients.

Job Responsibilities:
• Triages patient calls and patient “walk-ins” to office: assesses priority of low-to-high risk patients on a “must see” basis of whether to be seen immediately, make a future appointment, or send home with care management advice to parent.
• Assists medical staff during examinations, treatments, and minor surgery.
• Refers to, and follows, medical staff orders and protocols when performing nursing intervention skills: venipuncture, wound care, debridements, sterile and nonsterile dressings, ear irrigations, administration of medications and immunizations, cauterizations, specimen collections, etc.: completes all necessary paperwork.
• Administers medications and injections in compliance with state law and clinic guidelines.
• Reviews records; documents no shows or cancelled appointments performs follow-up per protocol, reschedules or refers to Community Liaisons, medical staff, etc., as needed.
• Instructs/informs patient/parent for preparation of ordered tests/treatments; makes certain all consent forms for procedures/tests are signed
• Obtains, reviews, records, and maintains laboratory and x-ray data on patient records/logs.
• Completes forms for school, daycare, and sports physicals, and return to work/school.
• Retrieves patient charts for lab and diagnostic tests, and obtains required patient signature on appropriate consent forms, as requested by medical staff.
• Ensures patient chart completion prior to their assigned visits: charts major complaints, vital signs, measurements, and reasons for visit: prepares patient for examination per TAPM protocol.
• Completes patient charge form and ensures charges are recorded and returned to front office, and ensures patient follow-up appointments.
• Ensures referral requests and other paperwork initiated by medical staff is complete and accurate.
• Requisitions, organizes, and maintains inventory for examination rooms and nurse’s station, as needed.
• Disposes all disposable, contaminated, and used items into designated waste containers.
• Cleans and stocks examination rooms, labs, and stations, as needed.
• Participates in weekly and/or monthly TQM and QA monitoring, educational updates, in-services, and other meetings pertaining to position.
• Promotes team, system, and organizational goals; maintains patient confidentiality and provides customer service.
• Abides by all company policies regarding safety/health rules and regulations.
• Adapts to various situations and adjusts to shifting priorities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preparation and Training:
Job duties require a high school education with additional professional training in a nationally recognized/accredited Licensed Practical Nursing Program. Must have a working knowledge of data processing equipment, computers, telephones, and such typical office machines and equipment. Must maintain effective written and oral communication/English skills. Must maintain current North Carolina LPN License, CPR certification, Venipuncture certification, IV Certification, and a NC driver’s license for occasional outside travel.

Experience:
With the above skills, education, and a minimum of 2 -3 years of experience in the primary care setting.