Licensed Practical Nurse
- LPN•Tricounty Family Practice St.
Luke's Hospital
8 O'Fallon, MO Job Details Full-time 10 hours ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED LPN Full Job Description Responsible for assisting physician(s) and physician extender(s), as applicable, with clinical patient medical care duties, including patient triage, rooming of patients, and other clinical duties as assigned by physician. Performs both administrative and clinical duties as assign by physician and supervisor. Displays maturity, flexibility, and effective organization and communication skills in dealing with other people. Works cooperatively with other departments and medical facilities. Promotes teamwork within the department. Performs as part of a health care team to provide high quality medical services. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission and values.
Principle Accountabilities:
% Of Time Spent 1. Clinical 80% a. Rooms patients. b. Measures and records vital signs. c. Records chief complaint and patient history. d. Prepares patients for examinations. e. Assists physicians and physician extenders with exams and minor office procedures. f. Administers medications per physician orders. g. Provides patient education per physician orders. h. Stocks, cleans, and maintains sufficient supplies and equipment. i. Disposes of biohazard and waste according to OSHA standards. j. Performs accurate documentation. 2. Administrative 15% a. Answers the phone and schedules appointments. b. Greets patients and completes required forms. c. Files and maintains medical records. d. Processes mail. e. Covers front desk reception as needed. 3. Performs other work duties as assigned. 5% 100% Employee is required to sit and walk frequently. Employee must lift/carry a light (1-20 lbs.) load frequently, a medium (21-50 lbs.) and/or heavy (50 lbs. +) load occasionally. Employee may be required to lift over 100 lbs. with assistance. Employee is occasionally required to bend, squat, crawl, kneel, climb, lift waist to overhead. Employee is occasionally required to reach forward and reach overhead. Employee may be required to do simple grasping and pushing/pulling. (
Occasionally:
1-33%,
Frequently:
34-66%,
Continuously:
67-100%) The most significant of duties are included but this does not exclude occasional work assignments not mentioned or developmental duties. High school diploma required. Graduate of LPN program with current licensure required.
