Licensed Practical Nurse

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Collect, track, and maintain patient history; record any new data within EMR

Take vitals, administer hearing and vision screens

Administer medication, including childhood vaccinations, allergy injections

Supervise nurse assistants and / or students and provide them with appropriate tasks

Manage and assist front desk personnel duties

Take instruction from and report updates to APRN / overseeing physician

Ensure rooms are kept clean and sterile

Follow state and federal mandated standards and procedures

Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Knowledge of procedure and diagnostic codes (HCPCS and ICD-10 codes)

Knowledge of medical terminology

Ability to work independently and with a group

Ability to maintain effective working relationships.

Thorough knowledge of clinic practices

Education and Experience Requirements :

Completed state-approved LPN education program; current LPN license to practice

Valid CPR certification

Previous clinical and / or healthcare experience

Understanding of healthcare state standards and procedures

High level of patience, empathy and compassion

Excellent observation skills with high attention to detail

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Physical Requirements :

Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and

other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and / or quantitative productivity

standards.

Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and

local standards.

The employee may occasionally be required to lift and / or move up to 20 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral

vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work may require sitting, lifting, stooping, bending, stretching, walking, standing, pushing, pulling, reaching,

and other physical exertion.

Must be able to talk, listen and communicate clearly.

Must possess visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal, and

operate a motor vehicle.

Travel Time : Negligible

NOTE : The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by

the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills

and physical demands required of personnel so classified.