LVN

SUMMARY: Obtain vital signs and documents necessary for provider, assists with procedures as directed, performs orders, instructs patients per provider instructions, documentation as needed and assists with transfers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Obtain vital signs on each patient to be seen by provider.
• Document reason for the visit in brief format.
• Assist with procedure as directed by the provider.
• Instruct patients as directed by the provider.
• If required document any teaching/counseling with patient.
• If required assist with completing and updating: summary of care, medication sheet, nutritional screen, immunization sheet, growth chart, appropriate flow sheets and diabetic foot screening.
• Document all prescription refills called in by pharmacists or patient, with approval of provider.
• Administers and documents all medications as ordered by the provider.
• Schedules patients for specialist appointments and receives authorization from insurance companies prior to sending patient for tests, etc.
• Treat patients and their families with respect and dignity.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
• Sign all documentation with initials or initial with last name and title.
• Possess ability to assess and reassess pain.
• If required records all ordered lab, x-ray and referrals in the appropriate log books; and checks each patient off as they are received and when patient was notified.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Able to assist in emergency situations.
• If required, prepare monthly immunization report for state office TVFC.
• If necessary, scan lab, x-ray, medical records, etc. in a timely manner.
• If required, perform hearing and vision screening on patients.
• If required, perform weekly inventory on all supplies in clinic and stock accordingly to par levels for each room.
• Perform clinic labs as required.
• Assists with the transfer of patients as directed by the provider.
• Provides for the emotional and physical comfort of the patient/resident.
• Advocate for the patient.
• Documents information concisely, accurately and completely.
• Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communications.
• Organize exam rooms, medications and any samples if maintained.
• Maintain current license and any continuing education requirements.
• Attends departmental in-services and/or meetings as required.
• Knows and complies with practice standards of the state board of nursing.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned requested or required.