Clinic LPN Position Available In Claiborne, Louisiana
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Job Description
Clinic
LPN 3.4 3.4
out of 5 stars 620 East College, Homer, LA 71040
Medical Office/Clinic LPN Job Summary :
Provides direct and indirect patient care in the medical office/clinic setting. Provides care that meets the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care; meets the communication needs of patient and family; provides care that reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations, under the supervision of a registered nurse and/or physician. Maintains regulatory requirements, nursing and practice policies, procedures and standards. Communicates with physicians and team members about patient’s clinical condition, including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.
Duties and Responsibilities :
Provides direct patient care under the supervision of a RN and/or physician,evaluates outcomes, consults with other health team members as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care. Ability to perform a head‐to‐toe assessment, under the supervision of a RN and/or physician, on all patients as per policy. Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age. Maintains current knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and his/her clinical condition. Follows the seven (7) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors. Communicates appropriately and clearly to co‐workers, physicians and office/clinic manager. Demonstrates the ability to assist physicians with procedures and perform services requiring technical and manual skills under the direction of a RN and/or physician. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family. All other duties assigned by the RN and/or physician, as this list is not exhaustive.
