What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN - Nephrology Clinic position at Opelousas General Health System?
Responsible for receiving patients, determines their needs and directs them accordingly. Performs optimal ambulatory health care to patients; stocks and maintains exam rooms and nurse’s stations Essential Duties & Responsibilities: -Plans and manages patient care according to each patient’s needs. -Interviews patients and records their medical history and physical condition. -Obtains patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration. -Provides routine care for patients. -Observes patients’ health. -Reviews medical charts. -Communicates with patients and their families. -Performs in office testing such as but not limited to: HgA1c, Flu, Strep, Lipids, Glucose, and Urinalysis. -Prepares specimens for lab courier. -Administers medications. -Provides wound care. -Prepares and administers injections. -Assists with patient comfort. -Maintains medical supplies inventory and performing preventive maintenance to keep medical equipment operating. -Counsels patients by transmitting physician’s orders and medications refills to pharmacy and progress notes to insurance for prior authorizations. -Schedules procedures/imaging; verifying times with patients; and preparing charts and pre-admission and consent forms. -Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations. -Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock, letting manager know when low, and verifying receipt. -Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards; facility policies and procedures; and federal, state, and localrequirements. -Answers phone and returns calls in a timely manner. Education: Vocational/Technical degree in Nursing Certification/License: State of Louisiana Practical Nursing license, CPR required. Experience: 1 year in Physician Practice setting preferred. |
