Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse LPN LVN

PURPOSE AND SCOPE :

LPN assists Physicians with patient care and follow-up providing direct and indirect patient care in a clinical setting. Duties to include but not limited to interviewing patients obtaining vital signs preparing patients and assisting physicians with patient exams and / or treatment. Continuing responsibilities including charting and clerical work as necessary to oversee phone prescriptions and refills to pharmacies. The incumbent will perform triage with patient phone calls to identify emergent and non-emergent situations. The LPN will have the opportunity to perform injections and specific infusions under supervision of Physician.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Demonstrates ability to carry out skills as outlined in nursing procedures for clinical areas worked including administration of prescribed medications and treatment in accordance with nursing standards and clinic policy.
• Complete specific competency skills checklist required for job roles
• Participates in preparing patients for clinic appointments

Administer direct hands-on patient care under the supervision / direction of supervising provider / registered nurse.

Obtains a complete set of vital signs including a pain score at each visit.

Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS :

EDUCATION :

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS :

Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

EOE disability / veterans

Key Skills

EMR Systems,Hospital Experience,Acute Care,ICU Experience,Dermal Fillers,Experience Administering Injections,Home Care,Nursing,Botox Experience,Critical Care Experience,Medication Administration,Tube Feeding

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1