About the Role
Under the direction of the Practice Manager and medical provider, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides quality patient care to support optimal clinical outcomes. The LPN maintains patient confidentiality and demonstrates clinical competence through continuing education, departmental competencies, in-service training, and ongoing professional development.
Responsibilities
- Provides quality patient care to support optimal clinical outcomes.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
- Demonstrates clinical competence through continuing education, departmental competencies, in-service training, and ongoing professional development.
- Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Healing Environment principles by maintaining professionalism, communicating effectively, and contributing to a safe, respectful, and supportive environment.
- Promotes patient dignity, well-being, healthy relationships, and quality service.
- Provides age-appropriate care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.
- Assesses and interprets patient information to meet age-specific care needs.
Requirements
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Professional and courteous interaction with patients, visitors, and staff.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and promote teamwork through positive role modeling.
- Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is reasonably anticipated. Duties may involve potential contact with blood, body fluids, and tissues.
Skills
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience using electronic medical records (EMR).
- Knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.
- Understanding of growth and development across the lifespan.
Experience Level
- Previous physician office experience preferred.
Education Level
- Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
