Lpn - Pulmonary Medicine

Christie Clinic's department of Pulmonary Medicine is seeking a full-time LPN at the University Clinic from Monday - Friday 8am-5pm.

Duties include the provision of professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices. At least one year of practical nursing experience in a clinical setting is preferred.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Demands include sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, stretching and lifting up to 75 pounds. Hearing within, or correctable to, normal range, vision correctable to 20/20 and manual dexterity for the operation of office equipment is required.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a clinical setting with possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances and bodily fluids. Requirements may include working irregular hours.

JOB DUTIES: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)

• Administer prescribed medications and treatment in accordance with nursing standards and as directed by provider.
• Prepare equipment and aid provider during treatment, examination and/or testing of the patient.
• Observe, record and report patient’s condition and reaction to medication and/or treatment to provider.
• Act as a liaison between the patient and provider regarding complaints, concerns, etc.
• Instruct patient and family regarding medication, treatment instructions and patient education.
• Demonstrate the ability to respond to triage calls using nursing assessment.
• Assist provider with office procedures.
• Perform allergy testing, as directed. Give injections for allergy desensitization.
• Perform and administer the injections needed for treatment. Order necessary supplies for therapy, as needed.
• Maintain drug samples.
• Maintain MSR’s and hospital charges.
• Perform related work as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduation from a practical school of nursing