Lpn - Pediatric Department

The clinic Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing clinical support to assist in patient care. Under direction from a Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, or physician, performs routine clinical and clerical functions to assist providers in the delivery of patient centered medical services for assigned departments within the CMU Health faculty group practices (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, General Surgery, Endocrinology, etc.…). Patient care activities are identified and staffed based on clinical operations needs and as directed by the Clinical Manager

• Performs point-of-care laboratory and diagnostic procedures according to protocol.
• Prepares, cleans and maintains exam and treatment rooms according to proper infection control standards.
• Verifies and document’s purpose of visit, vital signs, allergies, administration of medications/tests, medication history, and patient instructions according to current CMU Health standards.
• Assists providers and co-workers as part of the health care team.
• Administers non-dose dependent medications and injections according to current standards and after successful completion of documented competencies.
• Performs instrument processing to include cleaning and sterilization of instruments according to protocol, as assigned.
• Receives calls that require nursing assessment, talks directly to patients on the telephone and accordingly instructs them on their next course of action.
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA standards
• Assists with clinic flow to ensure efficiency. Seeks out other tasks to assist with patient flow.
• Ensures delivery of excellent customer service.
• Reviews after Visit Summary instructions with patients prior to check-out.
• Assist with quality improvement projects as requested.
• Assist with quality improvement projects as requested.
• Obtains and documents vital signs, health, and social histories as indicated or requested.
• Performs and documents office procedures, back-office laboratory and diagnostic tests according to CLIA and current standards.
• Performs quality controls according to established procedures.
• Confirms the reason for the office visit (chief complaint) and prepares the patient/caregiver for examination.
• Orders, stocks and prepares clinical supplies and equipment as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

No Supervisory responsibility

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Clinic environment, requiring delivery of patient care (physical dexterity), application of bio-hazard material handling, minimal lifting (not greater than 10 pounds), extensive computer usage (eye strain).

TRAVEL

No travel required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Licensure Must be currently licensed by the Michigan State Board of Nursing as a licensed practical nurse.
• Aptitude Understanding and appreciation of the medical education/academic process with an intrinsic desire to support said process through direct educational involvement and support.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills that encourage harmonious working relationships with individuals in the health and educational settings.
• Education Licensed Practical Nurse, graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

PREFERED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• At least 3 years of experience as an LPN strongly preferred.
• Willingness to serve as a team leader.
• Ambulatory care preferred

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

CMU is an AA/EO institution, providing equal opportunity to all persons, including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.