Advanced LPN

Job Summary / Purpose

The LPN Advanced functions as a vital member of the healthcare team who contributes to the success of the practice by demonstrating customer/patient focus, effective communication, professionalism, and teamwork. Spends 40% or more of time on an annual basis assisting the physician(s) through documentation of specific components of the patient visit and executing specified physician instructions within the framework of the policy and procedures of the Clinic.

Will utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive care provided to selected patient populations and their families.

• Up to $5,000 Sign on Bonus
• Up to $8,000 Educational Assistance

• Performs/directs patient care following established clinic workflows including admission interview, accurate documentation, and timely patient flow.
• Accompanies the physician into the exam room or is connected remotely by audio for the patient visit, documenting in the electronic medical record (EMR) all aspects of care to include chief complaint (CC), history of presenting illness (HPI), physician exam (PE), and patient plan as directed by the physician.
• Works directly with physician to ensure the patient visit is appropriately documented.
• Develops an understanding of physician practice patterns and key terms used by the physician to ensure efficient and accurate real time documentation of patient visit.
• Triage patient care to ensure priority is provided to patients in an emergency situation; prepares room for daily patient care; responsible for sterilization; restocks instruments; cleans and resets rooms between patients; orders medications and supplies; helps orient new employees to clinic through explanation of procedure.
• Assists healthcare providers with exams, treatments, procedures and testing as directed. Willingness to ask provider questions, get clarification when needed and communicate concerns appropriately and timely. Performs phlebotomy, lab procedures, and communicates results to the patient as ordered by the provider. Notifies patients of lab and diagnostic test results under the direct supervision of the health care provider. Ensures appropriate consent is obtained prior to the above.
• Provides patient and family education pertaining to healthcare management, disease process, treatment, test(s), medication and follow-up under direct supervision of the health care provider. Maintains/update patient education materials and consent forms.