LPN I

LPN I

Requirements

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. – required
• LPN – Licensed Practical Nurse – State Licensure Upon Hire – required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from physicians, patients and their family members or other employees within the work setting.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and accurately record patient’s vital signs
• Documents components of patient’s history
• Communicates in an open and appropriate manner with patients, visitors and staff
• Participates in in-office procedures under the direction and supervision of a licensed healthcare provider
• Performs diagnostic CLIA waived testing
• Performs venipuncture to obtain blood for lab testing
• Prescription call-backs per scope of practice
• Preps patient’s chart for pertinent clinical information
• Maintains inventory of supplies, and keeps patient examination rooms stocked
• Adheres to AMC’s regulatory compliance issues

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a patient care setting – preferred