LPN-Galax Clinic - PRN

Overview

Job Description - LPN-Galax Clinic - PRN )

Twin County Physician Practice

Description

The family care center staff nurse provides quality care to our customers and performs those functions delegated and assigned by the center’s head nurse.

• Education and Experience:
  
  Graduation from a school of nursing and current licensure by the Virginia State Board of Nursing to practice as a practical nurse required.
• Basic CPR certification is required.
• Minimum of one year medical office experience recommended with proven display of knowledge and skills needed for performing supervisory duties.
• Experience documenting in an electronic medical record highly recommended.
• Must possess a working knowledge of medication use and administration.

• Performs nursing functions according to established policies and standards.
• Demonstrates awareness of current state, federal, and local laws governing the delivery of care.
• Collects appropriate data on each customer per policy and provides open and timely communication with customers and/or significant others identifying specific needs and providing resources as needed.
• Ability and willingness to provide coverage at any Twin County Family Care Centers (to include Galax Family Care, Hillsville Family Care, Independence Family Care, ENT, Pain Services, Pediatric Care Center, Surgery, Urology and Urgent Care) as needed.
• Maintains appearance and professional conduct at all times.
• Maintains current licensure and continuing education requirements consistent with level and area of practice.
• Performs laboratory procedures and quality controls per policy according to the center’s laboratory license.
• Possess the ability to maintain the medical office in a safe, cost effective manner.
• Completes required in-services.
• Documents all patient encounters in the electronic medical record in accordance with TCFCC policies and procedures.
• Participates in the development and implementation of patient satisfaction improvements.
• Performs medical procedures within the scope of practice and assists physician with procedures.

• Standing, sitting, walking, bending (45-90 degree angles) are required.
• Requires assisting in lifting up to 300+ pounds or turning customers and assisting actively in the customers care. Must be able to transfer customers which involves pushing stretchers and wheelchairs containing customers and the lifting of equipment and supplies.
• Speech, hearing, and visual acuity necessary in order to perform job requirements.
• Exposure to blood, body fluids and hazardous waste is moderate to frequent and must carry out universal precautions according to policy.
• May be exposed to injury by irrational or disturbed customers, to customers with communicable diseases, and/or potentially dangerous equipment.
• Must be able to read and write to fulfill job description.
• May be exposed to bad weather if necessary to escort a customer from or to a vehicle.