Position Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible to provide nursing care and services in a manner consistent with the hospital’s mission, vision, and ICARE values. In this role, the Licensed Practical Nurse will work with providers to provide patient assessments, treatment, testing, and education using established nursing procedures and techniques in our medical clinic.

Clinic Nurse-Jefferson Medical Group

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Collaborate and communicate with patients, providers, and staff as it relates to patient assessment, treatment, satisfaction, outcomes, quality, and education; coordinate patient and/or provider schedules as appropriate.

Rooms patients, documents chief complaint or reason for visit and details information for provider; obtains patient’s weight and vital signs, reviews and updates patient’s information.

Assists provider with examinations and procedures as requested while maintaining sterile field and managing instrument trays as appropriate; administers medication as ordered by provider.

Obtains blood samples and other specimens for lab testing as ordered by the provider; provides education and supportive services to patients; schedules diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as ordered.

Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements for all clinical nursing services and evidence-based practices.

Ensure all established policies, procedures, standards of practice, and conduct guidelines are followed in accordance with all applicable rules, regulations, and hospital policy.

Ensure all supplies, materials, and equipment inventories are maintained at appropriate levels to meet the demands of patient care, safety, utilization, and financial goals.

Monitor and evaluate processes and workflows; provides recommendations to optimize performance/outcomes; works with clinic team and hospital leadership to implement recommended strategies.

Maintains regular, predictable attendance according to hospital policy.

Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Missouri

Current BLS/CPR

Previous clinic experience preferred

Ability to foster a positive team atmosphere through effective interpersonal skills

Able to effectively communicate both verbal and written format

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Ability to use multiple electronic systems, software, internet, and computer skills

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Carroll County Memorial Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.