Licensed Practical Nurse (Lpn)

Essential Job Functions:

• Patient triage, to include but not limited to: vital signs; medical history; observational examination.
• Supports nursing care standards through adherence to existing CMD policies and procedures.
• Assists with patient inquires, reporting test results, communicate medication / therapy treatment plan/s and or changes to medication / therapy treatment plan/s.
• Observe patients charting and reporting changes to medical condition/s and take necessary action.
• Provide accurate documentation of patient’s medical history, records and reports with the support of the Electronic Medical Recording software.
• Nurse Care Triage to provide professional nursing assessments, prioritize treatments according to the urgency of need, and initiate medical care to patients arriving at the Urgent Care Clinic.
• Provides health care services to patients for laboratory testing, diagnostic testing, examination, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of chronic and acute episodic illnesses and minor injuries.
• Performs Testing Procedures such as; Vision Testing, Hearing Or Audiometry Testing, Urine Drug Screen Testing, Breath Alcohol Testing, Lift Testing, Peak Flow Testing, Pulmonary Function Testing (Spirometry), Impact Testing, Ear Irrigation and Eye Wash Flushing.
• Perform Point of Care Testing such as; Strep, Flu, RSV, Sars-Cov-2, Capillary Glucose, Mono, HCG, Urinalysis, Fobt/Guaiac, Lipid Panel and Chemistry
• Perform Airway Management such as; Nebulizer Treatment, Oral Suctioning, Oropharyngeal And Nasopharyngeal Airway, Oxygen Administration and Ventilation with Ambu Bag.
• Perform Cardiac Management such as; 12 Lead ECG, AED and CPR.
• Performs office procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available medical instruments and or equipment’s. Medical procedures include but are not limited to; phlebotomy, suture and staple removal, insert and monitor peripheral venous access and treatment (IV certification required in ME/NH).
• Wound care assessment and management.
• Reporting of all Communicable Diseases.
• Administration of Immunizations in accordance with Federal and State regulations.
• Medication Administration in accordance with State regulations. All Medication calculations must be verified by a licensed medical provider and or Registered Nurse on site.
• Cleaning and sterilization of all medical instruments, equipment’s and devices.
• Support to maintain clean, stocked, sterile work areas and examination rooms.
• Ensures operations of medical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements and following CMD policies and procedure for equipment repairs.
• Support to maintain an inventory of all medical supplies.
• Support in training and precepting new clinic team members.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Provide accurate documentation of patient’s medical history, records and reports with the support of Electronic Medical Recording software.
• Observes patients, charting and reporting changes in conditions such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment and takes necessary actions.

• Identifies better ways of working, demonstrating courage and resourcefulness to achieve the best outcomes for patients, the team and the organization.
• Demonstrates curiosity and a willingness to share your individual perspective & insights while fostering an openness to the perspective of others.
• Demonstrates authenticity, understanding of others and promotion of strong relationships between self and patients, team members and the external community.
• Supports your team members and patients through kindness; demonstrating understanding for others, and contributing to the creating a community of belonging within the organization.

Education and Credentials:

• State Licensed Practical Nurse, required.
• Basic Life Supports (BLS) for Healthcare Professionals (Online Courses & Certifications Not Accepted).

Experience:

• Two years of experience as a licensed Registered Nurse preferred.
• Two years of patient triage experience in an Urgent Care or Emergency Department preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience using Medical Equipment.
• Experienced in IV insertion, IV Fluid administration, and assessment if IV systems preferred. (Needs to be Certified to do so in ME/NH)