LPN - Elkins

Job Summary

Provides professional nursing care for office patients using and following established standards and practices consistent with Valley Health Care Inc. policies. Position consists of both clinical and non-clinical duties. The nurse does not work for one provider exclusively but is part of a team of caregivers who work with various providers depending on the demands in the office; being a team player is essential.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for understanding differences and adjusting care as related to age and developmental level from pediatric to geriatric ranges.

• Assesses the medical needs of the patient.

• Administers medication

• Performs nursing care procedures safely and effectively

• Demonstrates understanding and adheres to Infection Control Policies

• Assists other team members in the clinical area by providing direct and indirect patient care

• Must understand patient charts, provider's orders, and medication orders to communicate with patients, family, and staff.

• Prepares and maintains all aspects of medical record, including tracking of all ordered tests and results required.

• Maintains a safe work environment.

• Helps maintain effective working relationships with patients, family, and staff.

• Able to work in reception, answer telephone, schedule patient appointments, send letters, and triage patients over the telephone to determine the acuity of the visit and the visit-length for scheduling purposes.

• Complete specific competency skills checklist required for job roles.

• Perform waive testing as indicated.

• Participates in quality improvement activities.

• Participation in community projects for community well-being expected.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• LPN with certification. Experience preferred. Current BLS (CPR) certification or obtain within one month of hire. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Timely written/verbal communication with peers, professional staff, providers, and management. Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) is preferred.

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

• Minimum Certification: Certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse, CPR

• Minimum Skill Set: Experience with EMR, MS Word, Excel, MS Outlook