LPN - Clinic I (MEDS)
<div><div> <b>Job Summary:</b></div> Under direction of Registered Nurse and medical orders of the Practitioner, provides direct and indirect nursing care in outpatient setting. In addition, orients and serves as a resource to LPN Clinic/Meds I as needed.<div><b>Essential Responsibilities:</b></div> <ul><li>Reviews and prepares medical records for assigned patients; initiates follow-up for medical record as requested; reviews patients needs; identifies and prepares orders for needs of patient for authorization by practitioner and may accept verbal orders per policy; observes, collects, and documents new information on patient; informs RN or practitioners regarding incomplete data, new observation or abnormal/unusual data.</li><li>Implements basic nursing procedures per plan of care; administers treatments and medications as prescribed practitioner; performs point of care testing as authorized; provides laboratory, x-ray and other reports to practitioner for review; notifies patients of normal results as directed by practitioner; considers special needs of different age groups when providing care; sets priorities of care based on acuity of patients.</li><li>Documents implementation of orders/interventions; records findings, instructions, and patient responses on appropriate forms or on-line records using department and/or JCAHO standards.</li><li>Observes patients/familys responses to plan of care; reports unexpected responses to RN or practitioners; collaborates with RN to revise care plan when needed.</li><li>Demonstrates and applies competency in basic nursing skills and use of equipment; maintains current knowledge and skills needed to perform position; attends and participates in staff meetings as needed; participates in projects as requested. In addition, coordinates projects as requested.</li><li>Performs efficiently in emergency patient care/clinic situation; follows established procedures; informs appropriate persons.</li><li>Assigns basic nursing tasks to unlicensed personnel as appropriate and according to department/unit standards; provides clear directions; acts as resource person to unlicensed staff; follows-up on assigned care to ensure it is given per standards, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.</li><li>Follows discharge plan developed by Physician or RN; processes and/or follows-up with referrals as directed by practitioners; provides instruction and pre-printed information to patients as directed by RN and/or Practitioners, observes and documents patient/family response to instructions and reports any concerns.</li><li>Provides educational materials to patients and reviews printed instructions with patients; collaborates with RN to revise teaching plan when needed.</li><li>Participates in orientation of new personnel.</li><li>Orients and serves as a resource to LPN Clinic/Meds II and unlicensed personnel as needed; demonstrates and instructs other team members in use of vendor specific products and /or department/unit standards and procedures.</li><li>Demonstrates sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities in area of specialization.</li><li>Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide care and/or service appropriate to age groups served.</li><li>Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide culturally sensitive care and/or service.</li><li>Performs other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned.</li></ul><h5 class="m-t-lg m-b-xs"><strong>Qualifications:</strong></h5><div><b>Basic Qualifications:</b></div> <div><u>Experience</u></div> <ul> <li>Twelve (12) months (2080 hours) LPN experience.</li></ul> <div><u>Education</u></div> <ul> <li>Hawaii State Board of Nursing approved curriculum for LPN licensure.</li></ul> <div><u>License, Certification, Registration</u></div> <ul> <li>Licensed Practical Nurse (Hawaii) required at hire</li></ul> <ul> <li>Basic Life Support </li></ul> <p> </p> <div><b>Additional Requirements:</b></div> <ul> <li>Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in conflict resolution, customer service, interpersonal relations, oral communication, problem solving, teamwork, and written communication.</li> <li>Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone.</li> <li>Reading, writing, speaking and understanding English.</li> <li>Training/giving and receiving instructions.</li> <li>Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g., organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration and alertness.</li></ul> <p> </p> <div><b>Preferred Qualifications:</b></div> <ul> <li>Acute care nursing experience.</li> <li>Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in word processing and spreadsheet PC applications.</li></ul><h5 class="m-t-lg m-b-xs"><strong>Employee Status:</strong></h5>Regular<h5 class="m-t-lg m-b-xs"><strong>Travel:</strong></h5>No<h5 class="m-t-lg m-b-xs"><strong>Job Level:</strong></h5>Individual Contributor<h5 class="m-t-lg m-b-xs"><strong>Job Type:</strong></h5>Standard</div>
