Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

Responsible for providing direct nursing care in a medical office setting under the direction of a physician, assists medical providers, and maintains a clean and safe environment in accordance with the policies and procedures of the practice. - Direct patient to proper exam/treatment room; prepare patients for examinations and other procedures, complete H&Ps and take vitals - Assist physician with procedures as directed, when necessary, remove sutures and apply steri-strips, collect, label and document specimens and transport to laboratory for frozen sections, log all biopsy results; send copy to appropriate physician. Mix medications, give injections and is competent with IVs. - Instruct patients in all appropriate procedures - Maintain, clean and/or sterilize medical equipment and instruments - Utilize electronic health record for patient work-ups and tasks assigned - Order and maintain inventories of supplies; set up stock areas for daily use; clean exam rooms between patient visits - Evaluate daily schedules to accommodate patient flow; obtain necessary charts and charge tickets - Post test results and physician dictation in patient charts; complete charge tickets, if necessar...