Overview
The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct and indirect patient care. He/She applies the nursing process to follow the plan of care for patients, including patient and family education and continuum of care planning. The Licensed Practical Nurse must possess good communication skills and must be able to effectively communicate with physicians, peers, patients and families. He/She works collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team to ensure quality care is delivered.
Providing nursing care appropriate to the condition and needs of the patient
Prepares patients for examination and treatment
Documents patients’ medical history, chief complaint, vital signs and other appropriate information on the medical record
Prepares exam and treatment rooms, before and after each patient, with necessary instruments
Assists with injections, casts, splints and dressing applications.
Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment
Orders clinical supplies; monitors and controls clinical expenditures to remain within budget
Assists physicians in preparing for minor surgeries, physicals and procedures
Schedules or assists with the scheduling of test and treatments for patients
Obtains referrals and precertification’s for patients
Schedules patient appointments as needed and assists with other front office duties as necessary
Assisting in maintaining patient files, records and other information to contribute to accurate data gathering.
Assist with coding and charges when applicable
Attends required meetings and participates in committee as requested
Administering medications and treatments within the scope of practice for a Licensed Practical Nurse
Operating medical equipment used in the care of the patient
Providing patient care following nursing standards of care in a manner that promotes excellent outcomes, avoids harm to patients, and promotes health and healing.
Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations
Performs related work as required
Maintains strictest confidentiality
Responsible for ensuring compliance with OSHA and CLIA
**Job:** **Nursing*
**Organization:** **So. Tennessee – AMG – Hillside, LLC*
**Title:** *LPN – Clinic*
**Location:** *Tennessee-Pulaski*
**Requisition ID:** *7415-3177*
