LPN - Womens Clinic

Our practice is seeking a full time LPN to be responsible for providing primary care to patients, including assessment, treatment, care planning, and medical care evaluation.

Job Responsibilities:

Obtains patient consent for care and ensures patient confidentiality. Obtains and documents health history, information on chief complaint, vital signs, and health risk factors and assesses disease condition. Provides patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal/state laws and regulations. Executes prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administers prescribed medications, and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response. Delegates as allowed under the Nurse Practice Act. Refers to/consults with physicians, other health providers, and community resources to prevent/resolve problems or concerns. Educates patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions. Documents patient assessment and intervention data using established electronic medical record. Other automated systems and documentation practices. Participates in multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes. Tracks quality assurance data and monitors for acute and chronic care management.

Education/Experience:

LPN license from an accredited school of nursing with a minimum of 1-year practical experience. Experience in a women's health or OB/GYN practice preferred.

Performance Requirements:

Knowledge Knowledge of nursing processes; health care systems, structure, and functions; and community resources. Understanding of health care technology, equipment, and supplies. Familiarity with state law on nursing care, nurse practice guidelines, and clinic policies and procedures. Knowledge of wellness/illness, growth and development, human behavior, psycho-social factors, and alternative health care treatments. Knowledge of chart/medical record documentation requirements and federal/state laws related to the release of health care information. Skills Skill in time management, problem-solving, multitasking, prioritizing, customer service, and medical care coordination. Skill in initiating appropriate crisis interventions and emergency responses. Skill in patient triage in person Microsoft Suite Abilities Ability to analyze options and then counsel patients and families about choices and make referrals to other providers and resources. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally. Ability to engage clients and families in the development and implementation of a care plan. Ability to read and interpret physicians' orders and notes from other providers. Ability to calculate and administer drug dosages and injections and measure results. Ability to respond flexibly to changing workload or patient assignments.

Mental/Physical Requirements:

Involves standing, walking, bending, grasping, manipulating, and squatting. Occasional need to lift patient during transfer/turn process with or without assistance. Stress can be triggered by workload and complex cases.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Experience:

nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

LPN License (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Tallahassee, FL 32308 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Tallahassee, FL 32308: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person