Licensed Practical Nurse, Colorectal Surgery Clinic

at  Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

JOB SUMMARY

The LPN Clinic is responsible for providing patient care following established standards and practices. Assists physician, nurse, and staff with the daily coordination of patient care and patient access. Coordinates patient flow, schedules appointments, procedures, tests and referrals. May serve as a preceptor for clinical staff. Relies on guidelines to accomplish tasks. Relies on some experience and judgment to complete job. Works under general supervision. May lead and direct the work of others within scope of practice.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education - Graduate of Accredited LPN program.
Licensure - Current Louisiana License as LPN and BLS Certification
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• Ability to triage calls including determine appropriate medical decision making ie. divert to Emergency Department, STEP IN clinic, or PCP.
• Demonstrates competency and accuracy in all work tasks.
• Courteously answers telephone, properly routing calls, charting appropriately in EMR including information given and received. Takes complete and accurate messages as required.
• Helps to assess the medical and nursing care rendered by self and others within the practice, identifying any need for improvement and communicates this information to superiors.
• Uses appropriate Triage protocols via EMR to guide for the appropriate care of patients in conformance with all policies and procedures.
• Takes responsibility for improving technical skills, critical thinking and interpersonal relationship skills, as needed.
• Fills in and assists other office staff members during their absence or work overloads.