Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) functions as an assistant to physicians and other professionals in the provision of primary care.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Maintains confidentiality of patients and corporate information;
2. Performs baseline assessment of patients;
3. Prepares patients for examination and treatments;
4. Assists in the collection and recording of pertinent clinical and social data for patients through interviews and physical measurements;
5. Administers medications and treatment per written orders;
6. Registers patients, retrieves records and triages. Ensures EMR data is complete;
7. Collects specimen when necessary;
8. Performs EKGs;
9. Provides patient teaching and self-care instructions;
10. Orders medical supplies to ensure and maintain constant patient flow;
11. Processes referrals including scheduling, follow-up notification, and report retrieval;
12. Assists in the primary care management of individuals and families through the maintenance of logs and tracking systems;
13. Must be familiar with vaccines for children;
14. Accurately documents and codes all services provided within the allotted time frame;
15. Attends in-service and staff development programs.

Qualifications:

1. Graduation from an accredited program in practical nursing.
2. Current registration to work as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Alabama.
3. At least one year of clinical experience in a pediatric outpatient setting is preferred.
4. Maintains current license on file.
5. Must have basic computer skills.

What is Quality of Life?
- A private, non-profit corporation committed to community service.
- A medical home for you and your family.
- A health care provider with 24 locations serving 18 counties in northeast/southeast Alabama.
- An organization with more than 40 years experience in health care.
- A primary care provider offering a broad base of ancillary services.
- A caring company striving to offer excellent customer service.

Company Description

What is Quality of Life?\r\n- A private, non-profit corporation committed to community service.\r\n- A medical home for you and your family.\r\n- A health care provider with 24 locations serving 18 counties in northeast/southeast Alabama.\r\n- An organization with more than 40 years experience in health care.\r\n- A primary care provider offering a broad base of ancillary services.\r\n- A caring company striving to offer excellent customer service.

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